Dorothy M. Templin's Obituary
Dorothy May Templin, 93, passed away Friday, May 1, 2026, at Baylor Scott & White Hospital in Grapevine, Texas.
Dorothy was born December 3, 1932, in Des Moines, Iowa, the daughter of John “Pete” Hammer and Ethel (Hewitt) Hammer. She earned her bachelor’s degree in education from Drake University and dedicated much of her life to her family and home as a homemaker.
Dorothy was united in marriage to Jack Templin, whom she shared many happy years with until his passing on April 22, 2008.
Dorothy was a longtime member of the Pittsburg Presbyterian Church and was active in Chapter IOPEO, the Progressive Study Club, and the Daughters of the American Revolution. She enjoyed golfing, playing cards, trips to the casino, traveling and going on cruises, and gathering with friends for coffee. Dorothy especially enjoyed attending PSU games and cheering on the local college teams. Above all else, she cherished time spent with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Dorothy is survived by her son, Steve Templin and spouse Debbie Jo Lee; daughter-in-law, Jann Reed Templin; grandchildren, Reed Templin and spouse Hannah, Stephanie Templin, Chandler Davidson and husband Kyle, and step-granddaughter Amber Alonso and husband Tito; great-grandchildren, Quinn and Piper Davidson, Bellhaven Templin, and step-great-grandchildren Ashby Wood, Evalen Alonso, Emma Alonso, and Mateo Alonso; along with other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jack Templin; son, Scott Templin; daughter-in-law, Debbie Templin; and brothers, Wade Hammer and John Hudgens.
Arrangements are made for Dorothy to be cremated and laid to rest alongside her late husband Jack at the National Cemetery in Fort Scott, KS. Cremation arrangements are made through the Bath-Naylor Funeral Home of Pittsburg, KS.
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