ULYSSES – Dorothy Dee (Crooks) Rubart, 90, died Sept. 28, 2024, at her home in Fayetteville, Ark.
She was born Aug. 17, 1934 to Andrew and Golda (Shaver) Crooks.
She married Perry Rubart Aug. 11, 1951. He preceded her in death.
In 1960, the family moved to Ulysses, where, for nearly six decades, she continued to dedicate herself to establishing a flourishing life for their family.
She supported Perry in his business pursuit keeping everything in order at the office, delivering tires, working in the tire and antique store, attending auctions to buy antiques. And most of all, driving him all over the country for his various commitments.
The family placed membership in the Ulysses Church of Christ, where through the years, she served by teaching Bible classes, contributing to VBS programs, hosting many a youth gathering and decorating for the Junior-Senior Party.
She was a true master of knowing how to cook, can, freeze, and preserve all the bounty they produced. Many people, particularly her grandchildren, marveled over her delicious meals.
She was present at countless ball games, birthdays, graduations, hospital visits, weddings, and holidays, always demonstrating her support for those she loved. Dorothy certainly delighted in any opportunity to see her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Teresa; her parents; and all her siblings: Ruby Everett, Clifford Crooks, Iolene White, Carl Crooks, Meryl Crooks, Rosa Crooks, Virginia Crooks, and Richard Crooks.
She leaves behind many family members who will miss her deeply: Jackie and Wendell Beall, Debbie and Kenney Sneyd, son-in-law Greg Grounds; eight grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
• Please join the family for a visitation from 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024 at Garnand Funeral Home in Ulysses.
There will be a private graveside service at the Ulysses Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to the Wounded Warrior Project in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 405 W. Grant Ave., Ulysses, KS 67880.
We also ask that you hug your loved ones and enjoy a cherry pie with them in Dorothy’s memory. Just know that the pie doesn’t stand a chance of being as good as hers always were!
Condolences may be left at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com.
