Doris L. Vande Hoven
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Doris L. Vande Hoven, age 88, of Carrington, ND, died Tuesday, July 17, 2012, at Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd, New Rockford, ND. Doris Louise Walton was born on July 28, 1923, the daughter of Guy and Vada (Heinmiller) Walton in Carrington. She was raised and attended schools in Carrington and Cathay, ND. On April 4, 1944, Doris was united in marriage to Henry Vande Hoven at the Catholic Parsonage in Carrington. They lived on a farm where Doris worked and raised her family. Henry and Doris retired and moved into Carrington in October of 1998. Henry died November 1, 1999. She was a member of the Ladies Auxilliary, VFW Club and Rebekah Lodge. Doris was active in the March of Dimes, Handicap Club, Camp Grassick, and volunteered at the nursing homes. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, canning and playing cards. Doris is survived by her children, JoAnn (Rod) Settelmeyer, New Rockford, Mike (Deb) Vande Hoven, Carrington, Judy (Mike) Fandrich, New Rockford, Paula (Bill) Loose, Woodworth; son-in-law, Paul Berntson, Adams, ND; 19 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry; three children, Gary Vande Hoven, Randy Vande Hoven, and Pam Berntson; one son-in-law, Buzz Allmaras; four brothers, Luther, Charles, Ted, and Guy; three sisters, Evelyn, Edith and Amy. Family request memorials be given to Camp Grassick.
FUNERAL SERVICE: Federated Church, UCC/UMC, Carrington, ND DATE AND TIME: Saturday, July 21, 2012 at 10:30 AM INTERMENT: Carrington Cemetery, Carrington, ND |
Posted Condolences:
Name: Marsha Roth-Cummings
Date: 7/26/2012
Message: Dear Jo Ann, Mike, Judy, Paula, and all of your family kinfolk. With a sad heart I send you Love from me and husband Jeff and daughter Melissa. Your Mom was a High-Light in my life. My whole life. Doris was one of the kindest, loving, caring, giving, and accepting peoples I have ever known. Your folks were so good to my Melissa. Up Grandpa, Up she would go to your Dad, Hank. And up on his lap she would go for some Grandpa time. Your Mom always had time to watch Melissa. I appreciated that so much. Doris touched my heart forever. Your whole family clan did. God Bless. Love, Marsha C.
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Name: Linda Lauckner
Date: July 23,2012
Message: To all of Doris's family, I want to express my deepest sympathy to each of you. Doris was the light we needed in the nursing home with her beautiful deep hearty laugh. Our job in act. was to keep her entertained and she always had us in stitches. It was "Whatever floats your boat" saying and then the deep good laugh. Loved her and will miss her greatly. You are all in my Prayers and thoughts. GOD be with you all. Love and Peace. Linda Lauckner
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Name: Howard (Chuck) Goakey
Date: 7 22 2012
Message: JoAnn, Judy, Paula, and Mike
Sorry to hear about Aunt Doris, its never easy and we will never foreget her she always had a smile on her face
Chuck & Punki
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Name: Tina Hermanson
Date: 07-21-2012
Message: Judy, Joann and family
I am so sorry for you loss. It is never easy to loose a loved one especially your mom, just know we are thinking of you and your family.
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Name: Arvadell [Lange] Thomas
Date: 7-20-2012
Message: Doris was the most gracious person I have ever had the pleasure of knowing.Doris was like a mother to me when I work for her and her beautiful family.She always had that smile and her easy going ways and that wonderful laugh of hers that I will never forget.
She will be dearly missed ,but remembered with many happy memories.
May God bless the family and help them thru this hard time.Love to all
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Name: Helen Kennedy
Date: 7,21,2012
Message: Aunt Doris reminded me of my mother her sister(Edith)and her sense of humor. They were so much alike it was almost like visiting my mother who had passed away. So many good memories. I will miss her greatly
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Name: Victoria McCurley
Date: 7-19-2012
Message: Dear Family,
I will always remember Doris' kindness and great sense of humor. She and her whole family were always such good friends to our family. Many blessings to all of you.
Victoria Harildstad McCurley
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Name: Helen (Harildstad) Breuer
Date: 7-19-12
Message: Dear family -- I just learned about Doris's passing. She was very blessed to have such a great family and happy life. I'm sure your many memories of her high spirit, loving arms, and infectious laugh will bring you comfort as time helps to heal your broken hearts. Our family loved her very much, too. She was like a second Mom to all the Harildstad kids. We'll miss her too but cherish the many tender memories of her. God bless and keep you.
Helen Harildstad Breuer - on behalf of the Victor & Geneva Harildstad family.