Dolores Jean

Klase

Dolores Jean (Noll) Klase, 91, of Reading, PA  was taken into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Saturday, November 23, 2024. It is with joy and sadness that we share this news. Born on February 12, 1933, in Reading, she graduated from Reading High School in 1951.  She met her beloved husband Melvin on a blind date on November 22, 1952, they married four months later. Their journey took them to Allentown, Philadelphia, Elizabethtown, living on the Zuni Indian Reservation in New Mexico as missionaries, and then back to Reading for most of their adult years.

Dolores was known for her accurate work in bookkeeping through the years and retired from her favorite job, which was Maier's Bakery. She loved thimbles, cardinals, the color purple, lively Christian music, and her three grandchildren.  Her friendly smile, good laughter, and warm hugs were always a sweet reflection of the Lord!  She was an endeared member of Door of Hope Church in Reading.

Dolores made family and friends a priority. She called her husband, "my honey bunny." She was known to the rest of the family as mom, nana, great-nana, and Aunt Dolly. Her love was always evident, and her support was such an encouragement. Though others were so important to her, her greatest love was for her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Her life changed when she came to believe in Him as her Savior at the age of twenty, and her daily practice was to have time alone with God's Word and in prayer.  She is now in His presence with wholeness of mind and body. And she shares that joy with her precious daughter, Deb, who preceded her in death.

She was also preceded in death by her parents Catherine & Thomas Noll, and younger sisters Louise Troutman, and Joan Williams.

Dolores is survived by her husband of 71 years, Melvin Klase; son David and wife Mary. Grandchildren Rebekah (Dwayne) Turner, Rachel (Justin) Neyer, and Daniel (Nannette) Klase, along with 10 great-grandchildren and one great, great-grandchild.

A time of greeting and a service will take place at Laureldale Cemetery Chapel (4631 Pottsville Pike, Reading, PA 19605; entrance is on Tuckerton Road).  It will take place on Wednesday, December 4, with the time of greeting family from 10:30-11:00 am, and the service at 11:00 am. A burial will follow the service at Wyomissing Cemetery in Gouglersville. The service will be conducted by Pastor Dave Klase of Door of Hope Church.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Door of Hope Church (164 Douglass Street, Reading, PA 19601).  The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Laureldale Skilled Nursing for their excellent care and compassion for Dolores