Dorothy Pfeiffer

A direct descendant of a founding family of Blanco, Dorothy grew up on the family farm near the Blanco River. She would often recall a childhood of wonderful times with family and friends. Life was full and life was good.

And it would continue to be so. She met J.P. Pfeiffer, Jr., the wonderful man who would become her husband of 60 years. She and J.P. lived in Tyler, Orange & Houston before settling in Austin to raise their family - a son Gerald and a daughter Sherryl. Dorothy spent her days as a homemaker. She enjoyed the garden club and was always available for church and school activities. After each school day, she greeted her children with cookies and milk or lemonade, what she called a "tea party." Her seamstress skills were evident throughout the home, and there was no task she would not tackle. She handmade exquisite items - drapes, doll clothes, dresses, and even a wedding gown. Her family was her life. She and J.P. raised their children with a combination of discipline and gentle understanding. They stressed the importance of faith, honesty, personal responsibility, and a strong work ethic.

Dorothy & J.P. lived in Austin until retirement, when they moved to Bastrop and built their dream home amidst the pines. They enjoyed a peaceful yet active retirement. After J.P. passed away following a valiant battle with multiple myeloma, Dorothy moved to Fredericksburg to be nearer to her children. Here she enjoyed cooking, sewing, and keeping up with family and friends. Her independent spirit gave her strength and contributed to her full and long life.

And now Dorothy has joined J.P. in Heaven. Her parents predeceased her many years before, as did her two brothers. Surviving Dorothy are: son Gerald and wife Pat of Fair Oaks Ranch, Texas; daughter Sherryl Davis and husband Robert of Fredericksburg; grandson Chris Pfeiffer of San Antonio; grandson Jason Pfeiffer of Boerne; and granddaughter Lisa Stuart and husband Paul of Boerne. Also surviving are great-granddaughters Casey Pfeiffer, Kallie Pfeiffer, Emily Pfeiffer, and great-grandson Tyler Stuart. Also surviving are nephew Joe Garland and wife Pat of Rockport, who were very special family to Dorothy.

The family wishes to offer heartfelt thanks to her physician, Rad Kothmann, MD of Fredericksburg, for his outstanding support, compassion and care. Dorothy was also blessed by the dear people at Hospice in Fredericksburg who brought gentleness and understanding during her final days. Also of special mention are Tia and Tony Escamilla who so generously gave their love and attention to Dorothy.

And the family also thanks the staffs of the long term care facilities that have brought Dorothy comfort these past several years: Heritage Place, Knopp Assisted Living, and Knopp Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Graveside services and interment will be held at Capital Memorial Park in Pflugerville at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 15, 2014.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hill Country Memorial Hospice, P.O. Box 835, Fredericksburg, TX 78624; to Austin Baptist Church, 7016 Ribelin Ranch Drive, Austin, TX 78750; or to the charity of choice.