Doris Spokely • 1935 - 2009

Doris Spokely, 74, Glenburn, ND, died Tuesday, December 8, 2009 in her home.

Doris Counts was born on August 25, 1935, a daughter of Everett and Emeline (Lafromboise) Counts in Rolla, ND. She was raised and educated in Souris, graduating from Souris High School in 1953. She furthered her education, attending Minot State Teacher College, where she obtained her teaching certificate. She taught in many country schools, Deering School and later was a substitute teacher at Glenburn School.

On June 19, 1960, Doris was united in marriage to Harlan Spokely. They made their home on the Mogard farmstead, where they raised small grains and livestock. Harlan and their son Chad are caring for the family farmstead today.

Doris was a member of the Nidaros Lutheran Church, near Wolseth, and the ladies circle until its closure. She then became a member of the Deering Lutheran Church, where she was active in the women’s quilting group. She was also a member of the Jet Belle’s Homemakers Club in Glenburn, Petal Pushers Garden Club in Deering and the Deering Senior Citizens Club.

Doris loved spending time with her grandkids.  She would play cards and help them with homework.  You could always find her reading a book, cooking, baking and canning vegetables from the garden.

Those who shared in her life: Husband of 49 years, Harlan, rural Glenburn, ND; children: Chad (Jodi) Spokely, rural Glenburn, ND, Tange (Larry) Stone, Surrey, ND; grandchildren: Kyle (Alyssa) Spokely, Blake Spokely, Shelby Spokely, Sidney Spokely, Isabella Spokely, and Rhet Volk; great-grandchild: Gabriel Spokely ; Mother Emeline Counts, Bottineau, ND; Several nieces, and cousins also survive.

Doris was preceded in death by her father and sister Darlene Skaaden.

Visitation: Sunday, December 13, 2009 from noon until 5 pm at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot

Funeral Service: Monday, December 14, 2009 at 11 am at Bethany Lutheran Church, Minot

Burial: Monday at 2:00 pm at the Nidaros Lutheran Cemetery, near Wolseth, ND.

Memorials are preferred to the Nidaros Lutheran Cemetery fund

Officiant: Rev. Janet Hernes-Mathistad

Music: Processional CD selection “How Great Thou Art” by Elvis Presley
Son Chad Spokely to offer:
“Just A Closer Walk With Thee”
Recessional hymn “Precious Lord, Take My Hand”
Diane Mogard, organist

Honorary Bearers: Doris’ family and friends

Active Bearers: Rodney Nickle,  Jim Artz, Kyle Spokely, Blake Spokely,  Larry Stone, Rhet Volk

Immediately following the funeral service there will be lunch and fellowship in the lower level of the church.  Everyone is invited to join the family for this time.
             
Those wishing to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the cemetery at 2 pm. There will no formal procession.
               
The Spokely family would like to thank everyone for the many acts of kindness shown to them during this difficult time. Your thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated and will never be forgotten. May God bless the memory of Doris.

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