1920
2012
Doreen Elhard was born in Dickey, North Dakota and later moved to Jamestown. She married Al Elhard in 1938 and in June 1961 the family moved to California and settled outside of Woodbridge.
Doreen was an active member of the First United Methodist Church for over 45 years and did volunteer work at many of the local care homes in Lodi for over 25 years. Her home was the site of many functions and holiday gathering for family, friends and community organizations.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Al of 68 years and son Dallas.
She is survived by her brother; Dallas Dingle, her daughters, Susan Miller (Paul) of Florida; Sandy Haney (Tom) of Salinas, CA: Maureen Freeman of Lockeford and son; Tom Elhard (Regina) of Woodbridge; nine grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.
She will be laid to rest with her husband at a private burial at the San Joaquin Valley Cemetery. A celebration of life will be held at the family home Saturday, October 20th from 2:00pm-5:00pm.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Hospice of San Joaquin, 3888 Pacific Ave., Stockton, CA 95204.
Donahue Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Maureen (Mugs). Am so sorry to hear about your mom's passing. I certainly know how tough it is to lose parents. Keep in touch with me if you want. [email protected]
Tom Shell
September 28, 2012
May I extend my deepest sympathy to the Elhard family. I remember Doreen from the United Methodist Church Ladies Circle where she and my mother were members.
She was such a delight to be with and I know you will have many lovely memories to share to help ease your sadness.
Donna Ehrhardt-Mann
September 28, 2012
Aunt Doreen was a great conversationalist, she always had fun and interesting stories to share. I did not get to see her as often as I would have liked but was able to speak to her quite frequently over the last 11 years that my Dad (her brother) has been living with us. We were able to visit her with my three kids a few years ago and saw her beautiful gardens. She was so supportive to me and Kristo and our family in taking care of Dad. Until just recently, she would check in frequently not just with Dad but with me to see how everything was going with all of us. She was amazing and we will all miss her.
Donna Dingle
September 28, 2012
SHe was an amazing woman - she always had a laugh and a smile and kept me entertained with her conversation for many years - enjoying her sense of humor and laughter.
She had a beautiful garden and I am sure many people enjoyed it over the years ! We will all miss her!
September 28, 2012
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