Judith Ann Dorr, 65, of Bondurant, IA, passed away on August 31, 2020 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center surrounded by loved ones. Judy was born on January 27, 1955 in St. Louis, MO to Stanley and Mary (Ozburn) Dorr. Judy graduated from Ames High School in 1973, and went on to earn her Bachelor of Science in Education from the University of Iowa in 1977, and then later received her Master of Education from Graceland University in 2006.
She was united in marriage to David LaCombe on June 27, 1981 in Ames, IA. It was their passion to open their hearts and home to children in need, and they went on to adopt eight children and care for many others as their own. Judy will always be remembered by her family and friends for her selfless life of giving, her faith in God, and her love for her family and students. After owning Cyclone Abstract & Title Co. in Ames, IA, she went on to become a special education teacher at Ruby Van Meter School in Des Moines, IA, and was named the Special Education Educator of the Year by the Rotary Club of Des Moines in 2008.
Judy is survived by her loving husband, David LaCombe; children, Joshua Dorrlacombe, Mary-Kate (Kyler) Prunty, Hannah Dorrlacombe, William Dorrlacombe, Benjamin Dorrlacombe, Kaitlyn Dorrlacombe, Kiah Dorrlacombe, and Zachariah Dorrlacombe; grandchildren, Josiah (Shaunda) Dorrlacombe, Jobediah Dorrlacombe, John Dorrlacombe, James Dorrlacombe, and Jaxson Flanders; sister, Jayne Kragel; and brothers, Chuck (Heather) Dorr, and Craig (Mary) Dorr. She is also survived by her nieces and nephews, Aliceson Peppels, Adiceson Peppels, Amy Babcock, Carrie Hannusch, Sawyer Bowers, Maximilian Kragel, Jensen Kragel, Justin (Emily) Dorr, and Mary Kathryn Dorr; and many great-nieces and nephews. She was loved by countless other family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; grandparents; sister, Joyce Dorr; and aunt, Shirley Appel.
A visitation will be held at Eternity Church, 2000 NW 100th St, Clive, IA 50325 on Saturday, September 12, 2020 from 9:30 to 11:30 am, with a Celebration of Life to follow at 11:30 am. Weather permitting, the visitation will take place outdoors, and households will be safely distanced for the Celebration of Life. The family requests that all guests wear masks.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Special Olympics. Condolences may be expressed at www.AnkenyFuneralHome.com.
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