Orchard, Doris Annie of Vulcan passed away peacefully July 22,2012 at High River Nursing Home at the age of 98 years.
Doris was born at home on the farm east of Vulcan March 9, 1914. Her father Elbert Church McFall passed away when Doris was a child, so she was raised by her mother Maud Isabella Paul until she remarried Mitchell Hawkins. They became a happy family of Doris, Jean, Blanche, Harry, Mildred and Francis. They continued to resided on the farm east of Vulcan.
Doris married Michael Orchard on August 1, 1935 and together they had three children, Marlene, Verne and Anne. They spent many happy years together raising their children and working on the farm. On retirement they moved into Vulcan. Michael Orchard passed away May 6, 1980. Doris then lived in the senior housing until moving to High River.
Doris was a little lady with a big heart. She was very kind, loving and helpful to everyone. She loved to sew, bake and did many different crafts. She was always happy and cheerful and loved people. She kept very active in the community and had many friends.
Doris was predeceased by her sister Jean, Blanche, brother Harry a daughter Marlene and Son Verne.
Doris will be sadly missed by her daughter Anne Stevens, Kirk Stevens and Dennis Gardner all of Edmonton, as well as Francis (Arnold) Gerding of Vancouver, Mary Hawkins of Calgary, Mildred Cormack of Redwater, five grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Also left behind are a very special extended family that include Patricia Yurkoski of Vancouver, David Maisey of Redcliff, Shirley White of Fairmont Hot Springs, Myrna Fleming of Lethbridge, Dawn & Ken Davis of High River and the late Doug Maisey of Vulcan all played a very important part in Doris’s life.
A private Graveside service will be held on Thursday, August 2, 2012 at 2:00 pm at the Vulcan Cemetery family plot with Rev. Karl Shin form Nanton officiating.A pot luck picnic lunch at Louis Ware Pavilion (park near the Rodeo Grounds) will follow the service.
In lieu of flowers, tributes in Doris’s memory can be made to High River District Health Foundation, Nursing Home 560-9th Ave. W. High River, AB T1V 1B3.
Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home. Telephone 403-485-2633. E-mail condolences through www.vulcanfuneralhome.ca.
I saw today when I went to visit that Doris had gone home to God, as her room was occupied by someone else. Doris was a wonderful lady, I knew her better than my own grandmother’s and I so liked her. I had a good visit last week with her and she told me she was peaceful. Blessings to Doris in heaven and to her family.
Hello Ann, and family,
i’m so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. I hope to see you at the funeral on Thursday.
Love, your cousin, June