Dorothy Klass

Dorothy “Dot” Lorene (White) Klass passed onto glory December 1st, 2017 surrounded by her loving family at the Kobacker House. She passed into eternity into the loving arms of Jesus and her beloved husband, Melvin “Tink” Klass. Dot was born in Barberton, Ohio on January 16th, 1934 along with her identical twin sister Dora. As a girl she loved riding her bike to a nearby lake to swim all day. She would take the streetcar in the winter to the YWCA to swim. She attended Barberton High School where she graduated in 1951. She went to the Akron City Hospital of Nursing and received her RN in 1954. She worked briefly at Akron City Hospital and attended OSU College of Nursing in 1955. She married Tink, her high-school sweetheart and the love of her life, on April 16, 1956. She was passionate about nursing and worked at the former White Cross Hospital and helped move patients from White Cross to the new Riverside Hospital when it opened in 1961. Later she started her own business, Recovery Management Co, and worked until retirement as a Rehabilitation Specialist. Dot enjoyed tennis, golf, swimming and was gifted with a green thumb. Her family will always remember her great love of Jazz music. She was a long time season ticket holder of the Columbus Jazz Orchestra. She attended Heritage Christian Church in Westerville. She had a deep faith, prayed often and would tell anyone that would listen that she had “God’s ear.” She loved her role as wife, mother of three, grandmother of eight and great-grandmother of three. Dot is preceded in death by her parents: Roy A. White and Pearl Myers White, and husband Melvin Thomas Klass. She is survived by her sister Dora White Ottelin and husband Dr. Conrad Ottelin of Seabrook Island, SC. Her loss is mourned by her family and friends. Arrangements are being handled by RUTHERFORD FUNERAL HOME AT POWELL, 450 W. Olentangy St, Powell, OH, 43065. Calling hours are Saturday, December 16th, 2017 from 4 PM-6 PM at the funeral home. Donations in Dot’s name may be given to CRU or Jazz Arts Group. Condolences can be made to the family at www.rutherfordfuneralhome.com

Dorothy Klass

January 16, 1934 - December 1, 2017