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Doris Moxness Lueth

Doris Lueth always told her family that Scandinavians are tough, and she exhibited that toughness all her life to her final hours on the morning of December 8, 2010.
Half Danish and half Norwegian, Doris was proud of her Nordic heritage. At 91, she outlived everyone's predictions for a shorter lifespan after enduring a severe bout of polio in 1955, when her youngest child was only a year old. Doris never walked unaided or drove a car again, living instead with crutches and the heavy steel leg braces of the day. In her later years, she was confined to a wheelchair.
But that did not stop her. Doris and her beloved husband Dick raised their three children in a family atmosphere of love, learning, music, and achievement. Despite her infirmities, Doris continued to be active for many years in the First Presbyterian Church and numerous guilds and clubs.
Born July 20, 1919, in Everett, WA to Peter Andreas Moxness and Leonora Anderson Moxness, Doris graduated from Everett High School, where she met her future husband. The couple married in 1942. Then and later, Doris' homemaking skills resulted in a spotless home and great meals, particularly at Christmas when she would produce more than a dozen kinds of Scandinavian Christmas cookies and such delicacies as Rulle Pølse and Julekake.
Doris is survived by her devoted husband of 68 years, Richard; two sons, Richard A. Lueth II (Faith) of Walpole, Mass., and Dr. Brian Lueth (Beverly) of Everett; and daughter, Melinda Lueth Bargreen (Howie) of Everett. She also has six grandchildren, Rachel Lueth Carroll, Dr. Owen Bargreen, Maren Bargreen Mullin, Brianne Lueth, Alexander Lueth, and Chelsea Lueth; and great- granddaughter, Emma Carroll.
A memorial service is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on December 18, 2010 at First Presbyterian Church of Everett, 2936 Rockefeller Avenue. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to First Presbyterian Church.



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Published by The Herald (Everett) from Dec. 10 to Dec. 12, 2010.

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Miriam Carroll Fenton

December 29, 2010

I have heard many stories from Rachel about what a strong woman Nana Lueth was. My sincere sympathy for your loss.

December 15, 2010

Dear Lueth family- we were saddened to read of your dear mother's passing. She was a wonderful lady. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

Sue & Tom Gaffney

Linda Mickelsen Graham

December 11, 2010

My Mickelsen and Hampen relatives were friends and neighbors of the Moxness' when Doris was growing up. They also knew Leonora when she lived in ND. I met Doris a few times and was impressed by her courage and charm. My sympathy to your family at this sad time.

December 11, 2010

Dick,Rick,Melinda and Brian,
Wonderful memories of shared family outings and visits and fun with Melinda. Doris was Mom's best friend and I wish they could have shared more years of friendship. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Kris Wester Johnston Tacoma

Myrna Gray

December 10, 2010

I shared a room with Doris in 1955, I too, had polio. I got to know her well.

Georgina Korthe

December 10, 2010

Dick,Rick,Melinda & Brian

What I remember most about Doris is her
bright smile and twinkling eyes. But then I cann't forget walking in the back door smelling whatever she was or had baked. And then their are the flowers. She & my Mom were special ladies and could handle everything.
My thoughts & prayers are with you.
I know they are playing bridge.

Nathalie Gaston/Stribling/Plummer

December 10, 2010

Sending my reguards to the family at this time. I remember the family well. May God watch over you all at this time. May she rest now with the angels.

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