Photo courtesy of Adams & Swanson Funeral Home - North Platte
North Platte, Nebraska
Mar 10, 1932 – Oct 9, 2020 (Age 88)
Doris R. Saulsbury, age 88, of North Platte, died October 9, 2020 at Linden Court. She was born March 10, 1932 in Clifton, Illinois to James and Susan Catherine (Elbert) Leggott.
Doris graduated from Elwood High School in 1950. She worked as a telephone operator in Lexington and was privy to many phone conversations. On May 23, 1953, she married Charles Edward Saulsbury at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Lexington. After Ed’s discharge from the military, they moved to North Platte in 1958. After having 4 children in 5 years, Doris returned to the workplace. Doris worked for the Agriculture Stabilization and Conservation Service, then was a secretary for J.M. McDonalds store for several years. Doris later returned to the ASCS and retiring as a program technician. After retirement, she worked at Wal Mart for several years.
Doris was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, being on the funeral dinner committee for years, the FN Klinkers Reunion Camping Club, and Friday Nighters Club, also was a volunteer for RSVP.
Doris will be remembered as a wonderful mother, devoting her life to her family. She enjoyed spending time with her Husband Ed, joining him in all of his adventures. She was always a constant fan at all of her family’s events.
Survivors include her four children, Michael (Pat) Saulsbury of Weimar, TX, Patricia (Joe) Snyder of Perry, IA, Kevin (Cori) Saulsbury of Thorton, CO, and Mary (Doug) Haney of North Platte; siblings, Alice Jean Dreher of Lexington, and Donald (Alice) Leggott of Kearney; four sister-in-laws, Jean McTygue of Kearney, Gerda Saulsbury of Lexington, Leigh Saulsbury of Colorado Springs, and Nadia Saulsbury of Washington; nine grandchildren, Mandy (Chris) Gibson of Groves, TX, Nicholas (Kristy) Bryant of North Platte, Kyle (Sara) Baker of North Platte, Logan Baker of Omaha, Charles Hunter (Kim) Haney of North Platte, Miles Synder of Ames, IA, Angela Santiago of Grand Prairie, TX, Sonny (Taylor) Sandoval of Thornton, and CJ Sandoval of Thornton, CO 10 great grandchildren, Morgan, Maura, Dylan, Grant, Abbi, Morgan, Gracelynn, Taylor, Gavin, and Parker; numerous other family members and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Ed; an infant daughter Katherine; daughter in law, Jana Saulsbury; siblings, Evelyn Puls, Mary Eldora Synovec, Billy Leggott, James Leggott, Sherle Leggott, and Anna Mae Wade. A memorial has been established to St. Patrick’s Catholic Church and online condolences can be left at www.adamsswanson.com, and the family will be gathering at 918 Cedarberry Road.
Graveside services will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday October 14, 2020 at Fort McPherson National Cemetery with the Rev. Josh Brown officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday October 13, 2020 from 12-8, with the family receiving friends 6-8 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home. A Memorial Mass will take place in May 2021. Fort McPherson guidelines restrict attendance to 25 and masks are required. The graveside will be livestreamed on Adams & Swanson’s Facebook page. Adams & Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Read MoreMy condolences go out to the Saulsbury family !
Doug Dodson
October 26, 2020
We are so sorry for your loss and do share in your sadness. Doris was always such a happy person who was interested in all her family and loved seeing them! With sympathy and love,
Jerry and Margaret Puls
October 14, 2020 | Lincoln, NE | Family
We are very sorry to hear of Doris' passing. She was always very kind to us and a joy to talk with. Dwight & Roxane Leggott
Dwight Leggott
October 13, 2020 | Lincoln, NE | Family
Mary & Doug, we want to say how sorry we are for your loss of your mother. Doris was a very beautiful lady inside and out, she was loved by so many people & a friend to everyone. Doris was in rehab. at the hospital with Larry for a while. Larry & all the coffee club group enjoyed Doris so very much. Doris will be missed by so many people. We want you & all your family to know how much we love you & that you in our hearts & prayers. Love & hugs to all! Good bye Doris, until we meet again,...
Larry & Pat Golden
October 13, 2020
We are so sad to learn of your mother Doris' passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. James, Carol Ann, Julie and AnnMarie
Carol A. McKain
October 12, 2020
Doris was a special person, she sure enlightened- made everyone's day alot brighter. I remember working with her at Walmart- was alot of good memories. Thoughts and prayers are with the family, she will be greatly missed.
Anthony Welch
October 12, 2020
So sorry to hear of your lose. Enjoyed working with Doris at ASCS and we will miss that smile that lit up a room. With sincere sympathy, Rodger and Carolyn White
Rodger and Carolyn White
October 12, 2020
We are so very sorry for your loss. Your mother has been an active member in our community and St. Patrick's church. She was never without a smile. She will be missed! May the cherished memories you have, bring warmth and joy in your hearts in the days ahead. Thoughts and prayers for your family.
Karen and Tim O'Connor
October 11, 2020 | North Platte, NE
She was such a special lady, enjoyed working with her so much! Love and prayers going out to her entire family. Merle and Sue Stillwell
Sue Stillwell
October 10, 2020 | North Platte, NE | Coworker
