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Doris Farris Obituary
SPRINGFIELD - Doris Aleta Farris, 100, of Springfield died at 2:20 p.m. on Thursday, June 18, 2009, at Heritage Manor Nursing Care Home.
Doris was born April 22, 1909, in Castana, IA, the daughter of John Paul and Jeanette Anne Davis Powers; they preceded her in death. She married Dail Farris on May 27, 1931; he preceded her in death in 1963.
Doris attended Morningside College in Sioux City, IA and was a school teacher prior to her marriage. She later worked for many years as a "carder" at Weller Fishing Tackle Company in Sioux City. Doris was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the Dorcas Society. She attended Island Grove Methodist Church in New Berlin.
Her goal for the past few years was to reach the ripe old age of 100 years and she accomplished that on April 22, 2009. Most of the time prior to reaching her 100th birthday, she was very alert and agile and very independent. A fall in March of 2009 took away her independence and her zest for life. She will be missed.
She is also preceded in death by a son, David Farris; four brothers, Robert, Sidney, Theodore and Lester Powers; and four sisters, Gladys Powers, Wilda Jessip, Margaret Powers, and Ruth Olson.
She is survived by her daughter, Cheryl Danner of New Berlin; seven grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; one step-grandchild; five step-great-grandchildren; ten step-great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Helen Edwards of Sioux City, IA; and many nieces and nephews.
Cremation was accorded by Butler Cremation Tribute Center. Graveside ceremonies will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 3, 2009, in Harrison Cemetery in Whiting, IA, with Pastor Martha Anderson officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary in Onawa, Iowa.
The family of Doris Aleta Farris is being served by McCullough-Delaney and Butler Funeral Home, 714 E. Gibson St., New Berlin.
Please visit Doris' online life story at www.butlerfuneralhomes.com to offer your condolences.
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JoAnne Beard
June 21, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. JoAnne Beard
June 21, 2009
You are all in our prayers.
Dave, Julie, Nick and Lucas Morrison
Tuck Belton
June 21, 2009
Dear Cheryl: I am so very sorry to read of your Mother's passing. I remember her when Virginia was at Heritage Manor. I would like to thank you again for the nice things you did for Virginia. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
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