Doris Emelander

Doris R. Emelander, age 94, died on Saturday, June 20, 2015. Doris was preceded in death by her husband, Henry, on July 31, 2011, the love of her life for 67 years. Doris’ family includes her children Ruth (Mort) Zylstra, Bonnie Stefans (Dan) Solmomson, and Pastor Mark (Sue) of Orland, IN; grandchildren Linda (Dave) Verhey, Dave (Lisa) Longoria, Wendy (Larry) Chatigny, Kimberly Braniff, Brian (Elisha) Emelander, Beth (JD) Willett, Becky Emelander; 23 great-grandchildren, 12 great-great-grandchildren; sister Lois VanMaldegan; and many special nieces and nephews and special friend Liegh Van Putten. The family would like to thank the staff of Edison Assisted Living for the Christian care and friendship shown to Doris. A service to celebrate Doris’ life will be held on Tuesday, June 23, at 11 a.m. at Orchard Hill Reformed Church, 1465 Three Mile NW. Friends may visit with her family on Monday at Heritage Life Story Funeral Homes – Van’t Hof Chapel, 851 Leonard NW from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. and on Tuesday at church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. For those who wish, memorial contributions to Child Evangelism Fellowship of N.E. Indiana, P.O Box 362, Auburn, IN 46706-0362 or the Christian Rest Home Foundation are appreciated. To share a favorite memory, or to sign the guestbook, please visit www.lifestorynet.com.