Dorothy Virgina Vanspeybroeck, 88, of Iowa Park, Texas, passed away on March 7, 2026. Dorothy will be remembered with admiration for a life marked by devotion to family and the steady strength of everyday work and joy.
Born on August 10, 1937, Dorothy graduated from Henrietta High School in 1955. She married Robert (Bob) Vanspeybroeck on June 1, 1973, and they remained married until his passing on January 4, 2003. In 1974, Dorothy moved to Iowa Park, where she made her home and became a familiar presence in the community.
Dorothy worked faithfully as a waitress over the years, including at Mcbrides, Dairy Queen in 1984, and City Cafe in Iowa Park in 1992. Her work reflected the dignity she brought to serving others—day in and day out, with consistency and care.
Outside of work, Dorothy enjoyed the interests that made her uniquely herself. She was a devoted Nascar fan and took pleasure in jigsaw puzzles, word searches, and making wreaths. Dorothy also had a fondness for Harley Davidson and was a dedicated doll collector—interests that reflected both her spirited side and her appreciation for the things that brought comfort and fun to daily life.
Visitation Service will be held at Dutton Funeral Home, 300 East Cash Street, Iowa Park, TX 76367, on March 11, 2026, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Funeral Service will be held at Dutton Funeral Home, the following day, on March 12, 2026, at 10:00 am. Dorothy’s final resting place will be Highland Cemetery, 826 Rogers Rd, Iowa Park.
She was preceded in death by her father, W. G. Wiest; her mother, Frieda Bitz Wiest; her husband, Robert (Bob) Vanspeybroeck; and her daughter, Connie Simms; brothers Freddy Wiest, Johnny Wiest, Bobby Wiest, Jimmy Wiest, and Harold Wiest; her sisters Annie Fultz, Ida Nell Wiest, and Wanda Tasker;
She is survived by her daughter Brenda Britt; her daughter Christy Proffitt and husband James Proffitt; her son Daryl Schreiber and wife Tammy Schreiber; her son Robert Schreiber; her son Bobby Vanspeybroeck; her brother Bruce Wiest; sisters Olga Perkins and Kathy Lenards as well as 19 Grandkids, 30 Great Grandkids, and 6 Great Great Grandkids.
The family expresses sincere gratitude to Angels Care hospice for their kindness and support.
