1935
Shirley
2015
Shirley E. Doane
July 29, 1935 — July 29, 2015
Shirley E. Doane, 80, of Kent, died Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at her home.
Born on April 2, 1935, in Ratcliff, AR to Oscar L. and Florence (Poe) Elswick, Shirley moved to Kent with her husband, Dr. J. William Doane, and their sons in 1965. Shirley was a former high school teacher and earned a Masters Degree in Education from Kent State University. Most of all, Shirley was known for her strong character and devotion to her family and friends. A passionate homemaker, Shirley enjoyed spending time with and taking care of her family, especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed traveling with her husband for both business and pleasure as well as caring for numerous Kent State students. Shirley was a member of the First Christian Church in Kent. She loved to play bridge and was a member of several bridge clubs.
Shirley is survived by her husband, Joseph William Doane, whom she married in 1958; sons, Michael Doane of Alexandria, VA and Stephen Doane of Arnold, MO; daughter-in-law, Mary Doane of Alexandria, VA; grandchildren, Abigail Doane, Emily Doane and Nicholas Doane; and brothers, James Elswick of St. Louis, MO and Charles Elswick of Calabasas, CA.
Calling hours will be held 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Monday, August 3, 2015, at Bissler & Sons Funeral Home in Kent. Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM Tuesday, August 4, 2015, at First Christian Church with Pastor William Meyer and Pastor Charles Elswick officiating.
Born on April 2, 1935, in Ratcliff, AR to Oscar L. and Florence (Poe) Elswick, Shirley moved to Kent with her husband, Dr. J. William Doane, and their sons in 1965. Shirley was a former high school teacher and earned a Masters Degree in Education from Kent State University. Most of all, Shirley was known for her strong character and devotion to her family and friends. A passionate homemaker, Shirley enjoyed spending time with and taking care of her family, especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed traveling with her husband for both business and pleasure as well as caring for numerous Kent State students. Shirley was a member of the First Christian Church in Kent. She loved to play bridge and was a member of several bridge clubs.
Shirley is survived by her husband, Joseph William Doane, whom she married in 1958; sons, Michael Doane of Alexandria, VA and Stephen Doane of Arnold, MO; daughter-in-law, Mary Doane of Alexandria, VA; grandchildren, Abigail Doane, Emily Doane and Nicholas Doane; and brothers, James Elswick of St. Louis, MO and Charles Elswick of Calabasas, CA.
Calling hours will be held 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Monday, August 3, 2015, at Bissler & Sons Funeral Home in Kent. Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM Tuesday, August 4, 2015, at First Christian Church with Pastor William Meyer and Pastor Charles Elswick officiating.
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