Doris Grace Seaton Halverson

Chris, Debbie, Maura and the entire Halverson Family,

Margaret, Andrew, and I are saddened to hear of your Mom, Grandmother's passing, even though she has "graduated." Speaking only from experience re Dad leaving unexpectedly as well, though he lived a full life, we were not ready for him to go. How can we ever be ready for the loss of the "Greats" in our families? The kids and I are praying and thinking of you all. Thank you for the times we have had with you all, they were...

Dear Debbie: I just received your Christmas letter, telling of your mom's death on Oct. 16, just 8 days before our mom, Kay, died on Oct. 24. I rejoice, knowing that they are both (along with our dads) celebrating Jesus' birth in heaven! After our mom's stroke seven years ago, we put your mom's picture on her phone, so she could just push the picture and talk to your mom. I also took her to Steve's in Fallbrook several times to see your mom. With my mom unable to speak the right words,...

"Doris was REAL and GRACIOUS and COMPASSIONATE. She cared for us. And we knew it. She made the effort to care though we were just passing through." -- Bruce and Mary Becker, Bellingham, WA (1978-79 @ Fourth)

What a legacy Dick and Doris Halverson left with us! I feel privileged to have known them and their wonderful family. Their steadfast love for the Lord and for each other is one of the foundation stones for my Faith in Christ.

I read the obituary for 'Mom' Halverson with stored up interest. She fascinated and attracted me from the day I laid eyes on her. As a kid in church, I'd find myself staring at her, yet this undeniably beautiful lady never did draw attention to herself. So even after we met and became friends, I never knew these details of her life, and they 'fit.'
It does not surprise me that she paired up with her father as a young girl, as she was consummately resourceful. She made ordinary...

We are thankful to God and the Halverson family for the wonderful years of friendship and the personal companionship of this lady. ~ Bernie & Bob Strain