Ellen V. Dolph

Ellen Valeria Dolph, the only child of Annie Areta (Davis) and June Hiram Dolph, was born on August 15, 1921, on the family farm in Deer Creek Township, located between Hastings and Strahan, Iowa. Ellen graduated from Strahan Consolidated School in 1941.

Ellen was the 4th generation owner of the original homestead in the South Grove area. It was founded in 1849 by her great grandfather, Aaron Dolph, a native of New York State. With each Dolph generation, the farm specialized in livestock and grain.

While living at her home, Ellen maintained a lovely lawn, beautiful flowers and a substantial garden in her love of the century farm. She was very proud that her farm was one of the oldest established in Mills County. Ellen also was an avid reader and very knowledgeable with past and current events.

In November of 2002, Ellen moved to the Manor of Malvern in Malvern, Iowa. She later moved to Acorn Acres in Red Oak, Iowa and then moved to an apartment in Malvern. In May of 2008, she returned to live at the Manor.

Ellen passed away on January 19, 2009 at Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She had attained the age of 87 years, 5 months, and 4 days. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Ellen is survived by her neighbors and friends.

Memorials suggested to the Strahan United Methodist Church.