Dorothy Mae Spencer

Dorothy “Dot” Mae Spencer, 90, of Rocky Ford passed away on February 20, 2017 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center in La Junta. She was born on August 13, 1926 in Rossville, Kansas to Lewis Vandiver & Estella Myrtle (Stamp) Burns. She married Delbert Kay “DK” Spencer on February 29, 1948 in Raton, New Mexico; he preceded her in death on November 4, 2015.

Dot was very active in archery in her younger years. Dot taught square dancing for several decades. They were known as Dots & Dels. She also was a scout leader in Rocky Ford; she received the “silver fawn” award in scouting. She also was a substitute teacher. She loved her family dearly, and going fishing. In her spare time she would volunteer for the Salvation Army and the food bank and meals on wheels. She was an avid Denver Broncos fan.

Dot is survived by her children, Joe Spencer of Charleston, SC; Susie Spencer of Rocky Ford; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; her brother, Edwin Burns of Rocky Ford; also survived by her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother-in-law, JB Spencer and daughter-in-law, Elisabeth Spencer.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 4, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Rocky Ford with Pastor Aaron Lockhart officiating.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army, 2639 Elizabeth, Pueblo, CO , 81004 direct or through the funeral home.

Online condolences may be made at www.PeacockFH.com. Peacock-Larsen Funeral Home & Arkansas Valley Crematory is in charge of arrangements.