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Doris Maier Obituary
Brainerd
Aug. 11, 2012-Nov. 24, 1934
Doris Emmaline Maier age 77 of Brainerd died on August 11, 2012 at her home. She was born on November 24, 1934 in Bemidji, MN to George and Nora (Danielson) Evenson. She married Wayne Leslie Maier on August 16, 1952 in Brainerd. With her husband Wayne they own and operate the Hidden Paradise Resort in Brainerd.
Survivors include her husband of 60 years, Wayne; 2 sons, Lawrence (Norma) Maier of St. Cloud and Bruce (Ellen) Maier of Brainerd; 2 daughters, Brenda (Mark) BonAmie of St. Cloud and
Tamra (Kenneth) Athmann of Brainerd; her mother, Nora Evenson of Sartell; 1 brother, John (Karen) Evenson of Sartell ; 1 sister, Norma Soderstrom of Buffalo; 8 grandchildren, Theresa Curtis, Tina Maier, Kristopher Maier, Pamela BonAmie, Leea Maier, Deana Maier, Allan Neiman and Nathan Maier; 4 great grandchildren, Caidan Curtis, Emma Maier, Jaxten BonAmie, and Carter ChirChir.
Preceding her in death are her father and 1 brother, George "Dick" Evenson.
Funeral services will be 11 am on Saturday, August 18, 2012 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Crosby.
Friends may call on Friday at the Koop Funeral Home in Crosby from 4 to 8 pm and on Saturday 1 hour prior to the services at the church.
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Memories and Condolences
for Doris Maier
Coleen Bass
August 25, 2012
My sincerest sympthies to Wayne, Bruce, Tammy, and Larry and the rest of the Maier family. Rest in peace Doris and God Bless.
Jim and Pattie Zirbes
August 18, 2012
Please know that you are all in Jim's and my thoughts and prayers. We will forever remeber her smile and love for her family. She will be greatly missed by you all but always remember to keep her smile and laughter in you heart and she will be with you forever. Wayne keep the faith and remember she loved no one as she loved you!!
Jim and Pattie Zirbes
August 18, 2012
Our deepest sympathy to the family. It is never easy to say good bye to someone that was so loved. Remember the fun times always and she will live on in your memory and hearts forever. Her smile will never be forgotten nor will the years of joy she brought to all that knew her and her family. Our hearts go out to you all.
Jim and Pattie Zirbes
Coby van Maaren
August 15, 2012
I'm sure Doris will be remembered by many Bomi friends. I will always remember her as a sweet, loving and cheerful person. My deepest sympathy to the family,
Connie Zak
August 13, 2012
My candle light is burned out, only to relight in the heavenly skies with God and his Angels.
My deepest sympathy
Michelle Ruffin
August 13, 2012
We love you Auntie Doris. Thoughts and prayers uncle Wayne and family love you all.
Mark&Mary Arnold
August 13, 2012
We will miss her dearly. We know God has her in his hands and she is free to be the angel in the family. The pain of loss will pass and the fun times will never be forgotten. Her kindest will live on in your daily lives. Thank you for allowing us to be part of the family circle for these many years. We love you all.
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