"I met doris when she was at Elm heights where I work. I really enjoyed getting to know her. she was very sweet and had a sense of humor. I miss seeing her smiling face in the dining room. "
In loving memory of
Doris M. Perry
October 27, 1922 - August 27, 2018
Doris Madeline Perry, daughter of Lewis Lloyd and Vesta Regina (Walker) Reed, was born on October 27, 1922 in Braddyville, Iowa. She passed away on Monday, August 27, 2018 at the Legacy Gardens Special Memory Care in Iowa City, Iowa at the age of 95.
Doris was born on a farm between Braddyville and College Springs, the family then moved when she was a young child to a farm just north of Braddyville. She attended grade school through high school in Braddyville. She graduated from Braddyville High School in 1940 with 12 students in her class. She attended Northwest Missouri State Teacher's College in Maryville, MO for two years where she earned her teaching certificate. Doris also attended fashion design school for nine months in Chicago, IL in the mid-1940s, she was especially interested in the tailoring aspect of design. After college, she taught school for three years, two years at Percival, IA where Doris taught fourth grade, from there she went to Shenandoah and taught third and fourth grade at Central Grade School for one year.
Doris served her country in the U.S. Navy (WAVES), she began her service as WWII was coming to an end. She entered active service on June 14, 1945, went to boot camp in New York City (Naval Training School, Bronx, N.Y.), then went to Naval Air Station, Patuxent River, Maryland. Served as an office worker at a BOQ (Bachelor Officers' Quarters). She was Honorably Discharged on July 31, 1946. Stated on her honorable discharge papers: "Entitled to wear World War II Victory ribbon" and her rank was Storekeeper Third Class.
On December 14, 1947, Doris married Glendale Perry at the Braddyville United Methodist Church. They resided on a farm in Norwich; then later settled in the Northboro area.
Doris was a member of many organizations in the surrounding area including; a longtime active member of Northboro United Methodist Church, a longtime active member of Northboro United Methodist Women (UMW, formerly Women's Society of Christian Service); served as UMW President for 6 years, served as UMW Program Chair at the district level for 7 years, active in Christian Women's Club (CWC) located in Shenandoah for several years; served as CWC Program Chair for a few years, served as a Den Mother when son Gilbert was in Cub Scouts, served as a 4-H leader in the local 4-H Club when daughter Deborah was in 4-H; also served at the county level as a 4-H leader for several years and on the Shenandoah Public Library Board for 6 years. In addition to the above organizations, for many years Doris sewed most of her own and Deborah's clothing; she was an accomplished seamstress.
Preceded in death by her husband Glendale (2005), her parents and three brothers; Loyd, Mitchell and Lowell Reed.
Left to honor her memory includes her son Gilbert Perry and wife Clare of Portland, Oregon, daughter Deborah Perry Schoenfelder and husband Jim of Iowa City, Iowa, five grandchildren; Ellen Bageac, Reed Perry, Meghan Van Fleet, Scott Jensen, and Sarah Heinrich, thirteen great-grandchildren; Kendall Jensen, Kyler Jensen, Maddox Jensen, Tessa Heinrich, Cali Heinrich, Michael Heinrich, Alexandra Bageac, Catherine Bageac, Gabriella Bageac, Lily Perry, Sylvan Perry, Collin Van Fleet, and Olivia Van Fleet; and numerous other family and friends.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 26, 2018 at the Northboro United Methodist Church with Pastor Mark Lewis officiating. A luncheon will follow in the Northboro Community Center.
Memorials may be directed to the Northboro United Methodist Church or the Shenandoah Public Library.
Tributes
"Wish we could join Deborah and Gilbert to pay tribute to this remarkable lady, friend and mentor. Have so many fond memories of her and loved her. Hopefully you received my letter of memories. Sincerely Marj & Duane Hart in CO."
"I did not get a chance to talk with you at Legacy during your mom's last days. It was evident you were seeing her through this difficult passage. They call this disease "a long goodbye," but it must still be difficult to let go. Thinking of you and your family. We will miss seeing you and having Doris as part of our extended family at Legacy. David's wife, Kerry Evans "
"Dorris was such a loyal, supportive user and Trustee of the Shenandoah Public Library. We always valued her services and our chats. We wish you consolation and peace."
"Was so sorry to hear of Doris's passing but know she is at peace. She taught me so much, many good times in UMW and our Bible study group. We missed having her close but know she was where she should be with Deborah and the family. You are in our thoughts and prayers, her family was very important to her. Love Becky Parmenter"
"My prayers and thoughts are with the family. Been a long time ."
"I am sorry to hear of your loss. I know it has been many years since I have seen her but I remember the good things. Gary Riggins"
"Knowing daughter Deborah since 1978 also meant I fondly knew Doris Perry. Doris was a beautiful lady who knew the love of her Lord and shared such love in her contacts with others. She was loving and loved. Her final week with Deborah at her side attested to the best of how to provide comfort and care. She will be missed and may her example change us."
"What good memories I have of Mrs Perry. The ?farm lunch? she prepared 50 years ago for me is not forgotten. And her kids were as thoughtful and kind as she was. My thoughts and prayers are with you. "