Kathleen Dahl of St. James, Missouri passed away Saturday, October 26, 2024 at Gasconade Manor in Owensville, Missouri. She was 99 years of age.

Kathleen, the daughter of the late Iver Chris and Hulda Catherine "Katie" Spurgeon Skouby, was born June 2, 1925 in High Gate, Missouri. She was united in marriage to Lawrence Dahl on October 29, 1944 at High Gate Baptist Church.

Kathleen is survived by two daughters, Jannet Potts of St. James, Missouri and Marilyn Russell of Cape Coral, Florida; sister, Adelia Welch of St. James, Missouri; four grandchildren: Jeff Potts (Amy), Jill Potts (John), Andrew Russell (Candice) and Matthew Russell (Amanda). and four great-grandchildren: Sierra Gibson, Grayson Russell, Walker Russell, and Ava Russell.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Lawrence who passed away June 5, 2003; two sons-in-law, Storm Russell and Bill Potts; two brothers, Donald Skouby and Chris Skouby; and two sisters, Mette Sarchette and Charlotte Potts.

Kathleen was a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend.  She enjoyed visiting with friends and neighbors. She was a joy to listen to as she shared about her days growing up in rural High Gate. Education was very important to her and her family; her grandfather saddled her horse each day for her to ride a few miles to High Gate to attend school there. After graduating from St. James High School, she married Lawrence Dahl. During World War II, she traveled with Lawrence to Arizona where he was a high-altitude bomber flight instructor. She worked in a factory during this time; the factory was not allowed to disclose what they were assembling. Later, she learned that they were assembling parts for the bombers in the war.

After the war, she and Lawrence returned to the Belle area. In June of 1947, she and Lawrence became part owners of Cantley & Dahl Mercantile Store. When Lawrence retired from the mercantile in 1962, they moved to High Gate. Kathleen worked for Nelson Hart Insurance during the 60s and 70s.

Kathleen enjoyed living on their farm in High Gate; she loved to share her home cooked meals with family and friends. She was an excellent baker and a master at making pie crusts, even passing this skill on to the bakers at Gasconade Manor.

Faith was an integral part of Kathleen's life, she was a member of First Baptist Church in St. James, Missouri. She enjoyed taking trips around the area with the senior adults as well as sharing a game of Bingo or Dominos with friends.

Kathleen's warmth and kindness will be remembered by all who knew and loved her.

Kathleen will lie in state 12:00 Noon -2:00 PM Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri.

Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at Jones Funeral Home with Bro. Stephen Brubaker officiating. Pallbearers will be Curtis Becklenberg, Jeff Potts, Doug Williams, Matthew Russell, Andrew Russell, and Don Davis. Burial will be in the High Gate Baptist Church Cemetery in St. James, Missouri.

Memorials may be made to the High Gate Baptist Church Cemetery.

Online condolences may be shared at jonesfunerals.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri.

High Gate Baptist Church Cemetery
11550 County Road 424, High Gate MO 65559
Tel: 1-573-699-4383
Web: https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/2291452/high-gate-baptist-cemetery