Penas Doris

Doris Penas

Doris P. Penas, age 83, of Carrington, ND, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2013, at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, ND.

Doris Pauline Anderson was born March 8, 1930, in Pembina County, ND, the daughter of Clarence A. and Dora (Arason) Anderson. She graduated from Walsh County Agricultural and Training School in 1947. Doris married Lawrence Penas on October 6, 1949 in Crookston, MN. They spent most of their lives in Carrington, ND. Lawrence preceded her in death on July 24, 1979.

For years, Doris provided in-home child care services for many local families. Later she worked for Foster County Social Services, retiring in 1995. Doris was devoted to her family and loved to make holidays and events a special time for all. She also enjoyed reading, crocheting, knitting, needlepoint, quilting and all types of crafts. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary and Trinity Lutheran Church, where she participated in the ladies circle group and the quilting club.

She is survived by her children, Dwight Penas (Kathy Thurston), Minneapolis, MN; Linda Penas (Ed Buhr), Riverside, CA; Craig Penas (Nancy Pranke), Carrington, ND; Bruce (Patti) Penas, Fargo, ND; and Laurie (Leon) Eckroth, Bismarck, ND; her sister, Margaret Vistad, Climax, MN; brothers, Russell (Goodie) Anderson and Lawrence (Carrie) Anderson, both of Hensel, ND; along with grandchildren Craig Jr., James, Nicole, Courtney, Erika, Rachel, Luke, Dane, and Danell, and five great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence; her parents; brothers, Arthur Anderson and Clarence �?Andy�? Anderson; and sisters, Joyce Ellis and Lorraine Sullivan.

Memorials are preferred to benefit Trinity Lutheran Church Women (TLCW), Carrington.

PRAYER SERVICE: Thursday at 7PM in Evans Funeral Home, Cgtn

FUNERAL SERVICE: Trinity Lutheran Church, Carrington, ND

DATE AND TIME: Friday, October 18, 2013 at 10:30AM

BURIAL: Carrington Cemetery, Carrington, ND

Posted Condolences:

Name: Paula Lemire

Date: 10/16/2016

Message: Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.

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Name: Peggy and Mark Anderson

Date: 10/16/2013

Message: Doris was such a nice person who always showed gentle compassion and caring for others. We know that she loved her family a great deal and truly enjoyed spending time with them. Our condolences to Bruce, Patti, Nicole, Courtney and all family members - our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

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Name: Brian & Maren Ruesch

Date: 10/15/13

Message: We send our deepest condolences and sympathy to our friend Linda, and her extended family. Mothers guide our lives and hearts. We're thankful in knowing you will be with her again!

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Name: Diane Hoffman

Date: 10/15/2013

Message: Doris was a very caring and strong individual who always had a way of making you feel comfortable and loved in her presence. She was truly a special person. She will be missed deeply by all her family.

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Name: Allen J Anderson

Date: 10/14/13

Message: As we pass the torch of one generation to the next, let us celebrate all the knowledge and caring that Doris has brought to all she touched. A remarkable woman of which the gates of heaven are open. Thank you for the time that we had to know her and love her.