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Dorothy Ann Bock, age 87, of Laurie, Missouri, passed away on July 24, 2022, at her home with family by her side. Dorothy was born on August 7, 1934, to Henry and Martha Lang in Boonville, Missouri. Dorothy grew up on a farm with her brother Bob and attended St. Peter and Paul High School. In 1952, at age 18, she married the love of her life, James Valentine Bock of Pilot Grove, Missouri. Dorothy and Jim were married for 69 years.

Dorothy and Jim moved to the Kansas City area shortly after their wedding and became active parishioners at St. Therese Catholic Church in Parkville, Missouri. With their family growing, they moved to south Kansas City and were early parishioners at St. Regis Catholic Church. Upon moving to Laurie, they joined St. Patrick’s. Dorothy and Jim served as Marriage Preparation Leaders, assisted with marriage annulments, and were leading advocates for the Pro-Life movement. Dorothy and Jim visited and brought Holy Communion to many people in their homes and in the hospital. Dorothy was always willing to help anyone in their time of need. She would drop everything to help others and constantly put others’ needs before her own.

Dorothy’s greatest joy in life was being a wife, mother and grandmother. Dorothy went above and beyond to make every holiday or celebration special. Dorothy and Jim hosted a “cousins’ camp” at their home at the Lake of the Ozarks in the summers for all their grandchildren. The volume and quality of the cinnamon rolls Dorothy made for every cousins’ camp is legendary. When she wasn’t taking care of her family, Dorothy liked to square dance. She was an excellent dancer and loved to match her dress with Jim’s western shirt. The puffier her skirt, the better! Dorothy enjoyed listening and singing to country music and developed a fondness for popcorn and ice cream. Dorothy liked to play cards and had a beautiful laugh and glowing personality.

As the leader of a large family, Dorothy was a model for organization and logistics. With seven kids and a husband to take care of, Dorothy spent many hours cooking, cleaning, and tending to her family’s needs. Dorothy did it with great love and grace. She made all of her family feel extra special. Dorothy remained close to her brother Bob Lang and his wife Alpha of Fayette, Missouri, as well as Jim’s seven siblings and their families.

Dorothy stayed in shape by walking vigorously, usually every day. She often prayed the rosary for her children and grandchildren during her walks. She also kept a list of those for whom she needed to say extra special prayers beside her chair and received many calls from others asking her to add someone to her list because she was known for having prayers that could go straight to Jesus. Her faith was manifested in her sweet, loving personality. Dorothy was preceded in death by her infant son

Dorothy was preceded in death by her infant son Michael Anthony Bock, who is buried in St. Joseph Cemetery in Pilot Grove, Missouri.

Survivors include her husband Jim Bock of Laurie, Missouri, daughters Kathy Scaletty (Rick) of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, Patti Busse (Dale) of Reeds Spring, Missouri, Becky White (Gary) of Kansas City, Missouri, Tina Kramer (Chris) of Camdenton, Missouri; sons Joe Bock (Sue Lyke) of Columbia, Maryland, Tim Bock (Becky) of Webster Groves, Missouri, John Bock (Laura) of Lee’s Summit, Missouri. In addition, she leaves 18 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

The family would like to thank Kali Hood, Lake Regional Hospice Team, Fr. John Schmitz, and the many church members, neighbors, and friends who have supported Dorothy and Jim in this journey.

Services will be held on Thursday, July 28th at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Laurie, MO. Visitation will start at 9:30 with a rosary at 11:00 and Mass at 11:30. A luncheon will follow at the church.

In lieu of flowers, if desired, friends may make a contribution to National Shrine of Mary, Mother of the Church or Water.org

Dorothy married Bock, James Valentine in 1952. James was born in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]