"so sorry for your loss i will miss doris we always hada good time when i came to take care of her she is at peace now. Marla she always talked about her kids and grandkids she was so proud of all of you."
In loving memory of
Doris M. Yaddof
September 21, 1926 - July 7, 2016
Doris M. Yaddof, 89, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away on Thursday morning, July 7, 2016, at the Maquoketa Care Center in Maquoketa, Iowa.
A celebration of Doris' life will be held at 10:30 A.M., Tuesday, July 12, 2016 from the Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 P.M. on Monday, July 11, 2016, from the Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Burial will be at the Mount Hope Cemetery, Maquoketa, Iowa.
Doris Mae Bickford was born on September 21, 1926 in Jackson County, Iowa, to Ernest Gordon and Leitha Mae (Barkley) Bickford. She was a graduate of Maquoketa High School. She married Victor August Yaddof on October 28, 1950 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. He preceded her in death on August 10, 1986.
Doris had first worked at the former Fish N'Tackle Company in Maquoketa for a short time. She then farmed with her husband in the Elwood and later Delmar areas. Lastly, she worked at Casey's General Store in Delmar.
Doris was a member of the Jackson County Public Hospital Ladies Auxiliary where she was a volunteer at the gift shop. She also volunteered and worked at the Jackson County Historical Society Museum in Maquoketa. She enjoyed playing cards, bingo, canning, and was a good cook. Baking cookies and making meatloaf were a couple of the family favorites.
Those left to honor her memory include her children, Larry Yaddof of Delmar, IA, Marla Wilcox of Delmar, IA, and Gary (Naomi) Yaddof of Charles City, IA; 5 grandchildren, Emily, Michael, Isaac, Elizabeth and Eric; 1 great-grandson, Thatcher; a sister, Janice Mohr of Davenport, IA; and 2 sisters-in-law, Rosemary Bickford of Maquoketa, IA and Santha Bickford of Stevens Point, WI. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, brothers Leroy and Billy, and sisters Lois, Marilyn and Margie.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a Doris Mae Yaddof memorial fund has been established.
Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.
Tributes
"so very sorry for your loss-your mom was GREAT! she was always there for anyone who was in need-I really will miss her-may she rest in peace-MARLA,GARY AND LARRY my heart aches for your loss."
"Who could ever forget all the Bickford family Christmases on the farm?! And Doris took it all in stride and never seemed to be stressed out with the preparation, food, or any aspect! She had so many changes in her life and really adjusted to all! She is a role model for us, and we will miss her steady presence."
"God made a wonderful mother;
A mother who never grows old;
He made her smile of the sunshine;
He molded her heart of pure gold;
He made her as neary an Angel as anyone could be;
God made a wonderful Mother;
And he gave that Mother to me.
Taking parts of a poem by Pat O'Reilly, my Aunt Kathryn wrote this poem using calligraphy and added a beautiful embellished border. I look at it often. Doris was that wonderful Mother as well as Aunt, Sister, and Friend. The poem will be given to Emily Kathryn when she is ready for it. "
" May God grant you peace and comfort with the passing of your beloved Doris..I am very sorry for your loss.."
"Larry I want how sorry I am for your loss and to the rest of the family . The first time I met your Mom she was sitting at the table at Mary Rays trailer on Dearborn st. Mary and Doris were eating something out of a jar . I didn't ask what it was and I'm not sure if it wasn't best to not know ."
"Doris and my Mom, Olivia, both lived in River Village. They were friends and kept in touch at the hall table where the ladies put puzzles together and kept up with the news of the day!! She was a great lady."
"So very sorry to hear of Doris's passing. She was a sweet lady."
"Marla, So sorry to hear of your mom's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you."
"I will miss seeing her everyday and the talks we had I already miss your dearly rest in peace and say Hi to Dad love you both,"
"Larry, Marla and Gary, Your mom was like a 2nd mother to me when I was growing up. You have my deepest sympathy. "
"Doris you were a great lady. We will miss seeing you at the home. Rest in peace. "
"Doris was one of the kindness person I had ever known, the friendship we had was special. I am so sorry for your loss"
"Gary and Family, I am very sorry for your great loss. Your mom was a very nice lady. Take care. Love, Karen"