ROYER, Dorothy E.

Published by Today's News Herald on Jun. 3, 2026 - Lake Havasu City, Arizona - Dorothy E. Royer passed away peacefully at home May 20, 2026 surrounded by family and friends. She was born July 13, 1933 to Ralph and Flora (Dewar) Escue, in Cherokee, Iowa and lived a life marked by devotion to her family, faith, work, and community. On March 1, 1953, she married Don Royer. They celebrated 67 years of marriage before he passed in March 2020. Together they built a loving family with three children: Tom, Diane, and Dennis. When her kids were grown, Dorothy worked for the Nomad Travel Agency for 22 years and was known for her dedication and dependable spirit. She retired from there and joined Don at Royer's Jewelry where they both retired Jan 1, 2000! She was a devoted member of Memorial Presbyterian Church where she shared her love of music as a member of the church choir for 65 years. She was a longtime member of Tone Circle, a women's singing group. Dorothy had a beautiful alto voice and sang solos for many wedding and funeral services. She enjoyed her memberships in the P.E.O. Sisterhood since 1970 (member of Chapter EE, Cherokee, IA and Shared Sister in Chapter DJ, Lake Havasu City), volunteered with the MOPS program and Cherokee Archives, as well as her devotion as both a member and volunteer at Cherokee Country Club. Dorothy is lovingly remembered by her sons, Tom and his wife, Joleen; Dennis and his wife, Debbi; her daughter, Diane McCue and her husband, Monte; her grandchildren, Kelly (Aaron) Lawson, Kevin, Michael (Kayla), Alex, and Taylor; her great-grandchildren, Oliver, Coraline, and Everly Lawson, and Penelope Royer; her brother, Ben and his wife, Elaine; her sister, Faye Smith (Dave DeWitt); and several nieces and nephews. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Flora Escue, her husband, Don; her granddaughter, Sabrina Royer; her brothers, Albert and Frank; and her in-laws, Lula and Oscar Royer, Dottie Escue, Dorothy and Bob Jung, Jean and Keith Steffy, and Ruth and Carl Colbie. R&R Pet Sanctuary (501(c)3 a nonprofit in-home sanctuary for elderly and special needs pets, held a special place in Mom's heart.