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Doris Pilkey Obituary

Doris Elaine Pilkey, 83, daughter of C.R. (Bob) and Ida Messick, passed away at home on March 29, 2011. Doris loved gardening, travel and being with her family. Her great granddaughters, Kayla and Kayden Rorvig were the joy of her life. Doris was preceded in death by her husband, Donald, her brother Charles Messick and her sister Joyce Mitchell. She is survived by her son Stan and daughter in law Marilee, daughter, Cindy Snider, sister Sylvia Ostrander, four grand children, Jarrett and Christopher Pilkey and Melissa and Nicholas Snider. A private graveside service will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery, Ferndale on April 8th at 1:00pm with a reception to follow at the family home at 3:00pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Whatcom Hospice. Please sign the Book of Memories, light a candle and leave your condolences for the family at www.JernsFuneralChapel.net Jerns Funeral Chapel & On Site Crematory Bellingham, WA

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Published by Bellingham Herald from Apr. 3 to Apr. 6, 2011.

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April 12, 2011

Dear Stan & Family,

Please accept my condolences for your loss.

Warm regards,

Randy Preston

John Buck

April 10, 2011

I never knew Doris, but I know her son Stan Pilkey, one of the quietest most respectable persons I have ever known. Doris had to have been quite a woman and quite a mother to have raised such a son. My hope is that one day upon my passing someone can say that about me as a father!

Dave, Shirl and Seth Pilkey

April 9, 2011

So very sorry to hear of Auntie Doris' passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Beverly

April 6, 2011

I am sorry to hear about Doris' passing. I remember her from many years ago. She will always be remembered with kind thoughts. My sincere condolences.

Dave Onkels

April 5, 2011

I worked with Doris in the old finishing room, on the lower level, at Pacific Coast Paper Mills, where I worked in the summer running the single-fold machine. She presided over the single-fold and double-fold operation, together with Olive Love.

She was a delight to work with.

That was, of course, a little while ago...

Kathy Brown

April 4, 2011

Sending comforting wishes for the families of Stan Pilkey and Cindy Snider. I remember Doris from years past. Kathy Brown

April 4, 2011

Doris will always be remembered for her sly sense of humor and the kindness she showed my family. She will always have a place in our hearts. May your family find peace during this trying time.

Mike and Linda Gammon

Joyce Harlan

April 3, 2011

Dear Cindy, Melissa, Nick, & family,
I was sorry to read about Doris' passing. She was so kind and helpful to my sister and I when our Dad passed away last year. I have great memories of her, Don, and (Cindy) working in the yard,garden,flower beds,& pool. I also fondly remember Grandpa Messick and Doris occassionally sitting outside in the rocker in the front of the house. She and Don were great neighbors to have growing up, and I know that Mom & Dad both valued them as as well. I will miss knowing that Doris is no longer living on 35th Street....but rejoice believing that she is now living where there are streets of Gold...with our Savior Jesus Christ. Thinking of you.

Blessings,
Joyce (Schencking) Harlan

Nicholas Snider

April 3, 2011

We would like to thank Carol Parks for all the love and care she showed Doris Pilkey she will always be in our hearts thank you Carol.

Julian McAllister

April 3, 2011

I knew Doris from Georgia Pacific during my career there. She always had a smile and a laugh and was a pleasure to have known. Rest in peace Doris you will be missed!

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