Gloria D. Templeton

Gloria D. Templeton, age 68, of Dubuque, IA, completed her earthly journey on January 12, 2025, at the Hawkeye Care Center in Asbury, IA, while surrounded by her loving family and friends.  To honor Gloria’s life, a private family service will be held at a later date.  The Tri-State Cremation Center is humbly serving Gloria’s family.

Gloria was born on June 24, 1956, in Kentucky, a daughter to James E. and Mable L. (Graham) Templeton.  She went on to spend her life intently focused on one goal in mind; to bring joy to others wherever and whenever she could.  Gloria was a physical therapist by trade, but those who knew her best were well aware that her attendance in clown college was where her heart truly resided.  She found no greater joy than bringing smiles and laughter to the hearts and minds of those around her.  Gloria was one of a kind in the greatest sense of the words and anyone who met her was bound to love and adore her in time.

Gloria was naturally gifted with many artistic talents as well.  Her abilities to write, paint and so much more were continually being exercised for all to enjoy.  In her free-time, you could easily find Gloria perfecting her skills with a bow and arrow, or even a sword when the moment was right.  She also enjoyed baiting her hook when the weather was nice and time allowed her to see if she could finally catch the big one which was seemingly just waiting patiently for her arrival on the river’s edge.  Gloria was also a fan of UK College basketball and a little time in her favorite recliner as her team took the court was a perfectly acceptable way to spend a couple of hours if possible.  It’s difficult to imagine a world without Gloria’s love and laughter filling the space around us.  We will miss her more than words could say and only hope that she is now free from her earthly health battles as we long for the day when we will see her beautiful and joyful smile yet once again.   Thank you, Gloria, for doing your best to focus on the best parts of this life without hesitation and may the Lord bless and keep you until we all meet again.

Those left to cherish the memory of Gloria include,

her three children,

Rosemarie Duty and her husband Roberto Reyes in Chicago, Il,

Eiliyah Ann Ali and her husband Khalid Ali in Temple Hills, MD,

and Kevin H. Duty and his wife Rebecca Duty in Pueblo West , CO;

her ex-husband, Patrick J Bullock in Hanover, Il;

her grandchildren,

Joshua Reyes, Kaleb Duty, Alex Racine, Michaela Duty, and Jena Ali;

her siblings,

Sandria Templeton Hughes and Larry Templeton;

along with numerous extended family, friends, and neighbors.

Gloria was preceded in death by her parents; her granddaughter, Gabriella Irizarry; her brother, James Templeton; and her ex-husband, Bruce Duty.

Gloria’s family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Hawkeye Care Center, along with her friends at the Ecumenical Towers, for all of their love, care and support.

Online condolences may be shared with Gloria’s family at www.tristatecremationcenter.com