In Loving memory of Doris M. Elder, 98, born January 9, 1913, and died September 1, 2011.
Preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Claire Elder, and two sons, James Lee and Michael George.
Survived by her daughter, Carole Elder, of Vashon; two granddaughters, Shawna Elder, of Mt. Vernon and Kimberlee Elder Spencer, of Tacoma; two grandsons, David and Nicholas Elder, of Issaquah; and great-grandson, Skylar Elder Spencer.
Doris grew up and lived many years in the Yakima Valley, moved to Skagit Valley and spent 30 plus years there before moving to Vashon Community Care center 14 months ago.
Doris was an avid gardener and cook, took up oil painting in her 80's and was known and loved by many for her kind and gentle ways.
The family is very grateful for the care she received at VCC and Providence Hospice.
A memorial service will be held Friday September 16th from 2-6pm at Hillcrest Park Lodge near Mount Vernon.
Donations in Doris's name can be made to the Nature conservancy.
Published in Skagit Valley Herald Publishing Company on September 13, 2011
Preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Claire Elder, and two sons, James Lee and Michael George.
Survived by her daughter, Carole Elder, of Vashon; two granddaughters, Shawna Elder, of Mt. Vernon and Kimberlee Elder Spencer, of Tacoma; two grandsons, David and Nicholas Elder, of Issaquah; and great-grandson, Skylar Elder Spencer.
Doris grew up and lived many years in the Yakima Valley, moved to Skagit Valley and spent 30 plus years there before moving to Vashon Community Care center 14 months ago.
Doris was an avid gardener and cook, took up oil painting in her 80's and was known and loved by many for her kind and gentle ways.
The family is very grateful for the care she received at VCC and Providence Hospice.
A memorial service will be held Friday September 16th from 2-6pm at Hillcrest Park Lodge near Mount Vernon.
Donations in Doris's name can be made to the Nature conservancy.
Published in Skagit Valley Herald Publishing Company on September 13, 2011
In Loving memory of Doris M. Elder, 98, born January 9, 1913, and died September 1, 2011.
Preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Claire Elder, and two sons, James Lee and Michael George.
Survived by her daughter, Carole Elder, of Vashon; two granddaughters, Shawna Elder, of Mt. Vernon and Kimberlee Elder Spencer, of Tacoma; two grandsons, David and Nicholas Elder, of Issaquah; and great-grandson, Skylar Elder Spencer.
Doris grew up and lived many years in the Yakima Valley, moved to Skagit Valley and spent 30 plus years there before moving to Vashon Community Care center 14 months ago.
Doris was an avid gardener and cook, took up oil painting in her 80's and was known and loved by many for her kind and gentle ways.
The family is very grateful for the care she received at VCC and Providence Hospice.
A memorial service will be held Friday September 16th from 2-6pm at Hillcrest Park Lodge near Mount Vernon.
Donations in Doris's name can be made to the Nature conservancy.
Published in Skagit Valley Herald Publishing Company on September 13, 2011
Preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Claire Elder, and two sons, James Lee and Michael George.
Survived by her daughter, Carole Elder, of Vashon; two granddaughters, Shawna Elder, of Mt. Vernon and Kimberlee Elder Spencer, of Tacoma; two grandsons, David and Nicholas Elder, of Issaquah; and great-grandson, Skylar Elder Spencer.
Doris grew up and lived many years in the Yakima Valley, moved to Skagit Valley and spent 30 plus years there before moving to Vashon Community Care center 14 months ago.
Doris was an avid gardener and cook, took up oil painting in her 80's and was known and loved by many for her kind and gentle ways.
The family is very grateful for the care she received at VCC and Providence Hospice.
A memorial service will be held Friday September 16th from 2-6pm at Hillcrest Park Lodge near Mount Vernon.
Donations in Doris's name can be made to the Nature conservancy.
Published in Skagit Valley Herald Publishing Company on September 13, 2011
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