Dorothy Damschroder

Dorothy Marshall Damschroder, born in 1938 in Greenwood, SC passed away on March 8, 2026, surrounded by her loving children. She and elder sister Peggy Marshall Payne grew up in the Carolinas before moving to Gibsonburg, OH in their teens. There she met Jim Damschroder, who would become her husband of 61 years.

After attending Ohio State University and serving four years in the United States Air Force, Jim and Dorothy moved their family of four children, Leslie, Jeff, Doug and Amy, to Overland Park KS, where Jim began his career as a pilot with Trans World Airlines. Dorothy brought boundless energy and creativity to her family and community, serving as a Scout leader, volunteering in schools, and assisting and attending the children’s sporting events.

The family returned to Ohio in 1974, where Dorothy continued devoting herself to her family and their activities. She served on the Woodmore School Board of Education and discovered a passion and talent for pottery. She had a remarkable green thumb and an artistic flair that followed her everywhere.

In 1990, Dorothy and Jim purchased Beth Allen Florist, where she shared her botanical skills with the public for nearly 20 years. They remained avid fans of Ohio State football, and Dorothy held onto her season tickets well into her 80s. After Jim’s death in 2017 she enthusiastically took on overseeing the Damschroder family farm in Lindsey.

Dorothy had a deep and enduring love for living things. In addition to nurturing plants and flowers, she welcomed many stray cats and dogs into her home over the years. Always a supporter of the enviornment and peace; in recent years she closely followed national politics, and was deeply troubled by the lack of humanity and decency in the current administration.

Dorothy will be remembered for her energy, independence, creativity, and devotion to her family.

She is survived by her four children Leslie (Mathew and Logan Diven) Jeff (Katy Adams) and partner Teresa Summers, Doug, wife Jacki (Alex, and Will Steffen, 2024,) Amy and husband Joe Cuzzupoli (Camille and Elizabeth), and four great grandchildren who will carry forward her spirit, strength and love.

In lieu of donations, please consider gifting flowers to a loved one in Dorothy’s honor, or adopting a furry friend from your local animal shelter.

Arrangements under the direction of the NEWCOMER SOUTHWEST CHAPEL, 3393 Broadway, Grove City, Ohio 43123.