Dorothy Lou Poulter

Dorothy Lou Poulter, 95, of Glendale, AZ passed away Sunday, November 1, 2026. She was born on November 14, 1930, to Melvon R. Whisler and Nora B. (Hatch) Whisler in Bushnell, IL. She married Dale E. Poulter on August 26, 1948, in Quincy, IL. They were married for 51 and a half years before he proceeded her in death on January 19, 2000. Also proceeding her in death were an infant son, Donald Poulter, brothers Dale, George and Ralph Whisler and sisters Abbie Stach, Martha Eddington, Julia Romano and Elizebeth McGrew.

She is survived by her children, Deborah (John) Nay, Daniel Poulter, Diane Poulter, Donna (Jason)Baker all in AZ. Six grandsons, in TX, Shawn (Susan) Nay; in ID, Tim (Khristyn) Nay and Rob Nay; in AZ, Donovan (Rhonda) Poulter, Heath Poulter and Nicholas (Rae Lynn) Poulter. Twelve great-grandchildren, in TX, Austin Nay and Landon Nay; in ID, Kayla (Luke) Hoskins, Caleb Nay and Joshua Nay; in AZ, Jarrett Poulter, Westin Poulter, Whitley Poulter, Eliana Poulter, Mayim Poulter, Rosalyn Poulter, and Dylan Atencio. She also has a sister, Alice Hobbs, 103, in IL.

Dorothy spent her early years living in IL. She was working as a waitress in Bushnell where she met her eventual husband, Dale. She and the family at the time moved to Phoenix, AZ in 1955 and eventually made their home in Glendale. She had various jobs including being an Avon Lady before starting her career with Montgomery Wards where she worked in the Credit and Parts Department until her retirement.

She spent much of her time with family and friends outdoors, camping, fishing, dirt biking and time at the summer home in Payson, AZ where she went for walks and picnics at the mountain lakes. Dorothy and Dale also made and sold crafts out of wood at craft shows. She was also an avid sports fan watching the Suns, Cardinals and Diamondbacks in person or on TV.

Graveside Service will be Sunday, November 15, 2026, 2:00 p.m. at Resthaven Park Cemetery, 6450 W. Northern Ave. Glendale, AZ.