Doris Marion Poland

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and great grandmother. She passed away peacefully in the early hours after a long stay in hospital suffering from congestive heart failure.  Doris was born number 5 out of 10 siblings and lived in the Drumheller area her entire life, with her husband Larry of 63 years. Doris and Larry have one son Larry Wayne and one daughter Colleen. They also have 6 grandchildren; Marcie, Dana, Larry, Tanis, Tatum, and Kia as well as 10 great grandchildren; Celeste, Zachary, Ketiya, Tori,  Kyley, Shelby, Tyson, Ella, Cole, and Nya.  Family was very important to Doris and she loved teaching all her children to fish (at the Poland Pond), play cards, do crafts, play games and practical jokes on everyone. Doris was an avid bowler, once bowling a perfect game. She loved volunteering and was part of many groups and organizations. Doris spent 20 summers cooking for Camp Gordon at Pine Lake.  Hockey was also an important part of Doris’ life. Whether it was watching her son, her grandchildren, her great grandchildren or the Drumheller Minors, you would always find Doris front and center with her cow bell and booming voice urging on her team.  Doris and Larry lived on their farm in the Verdant Valley area until 2002 when they moved to Drumheller. For the last 8 years Doris resided at the Sunshine Lodge and was part of the social scene there. Doris will be greatly missed by her family and friends.  A Celebration of Doris’s Life will be held at the Knox United Church, 195 – 3rd Ave. E., Drumheller, AB on Friday April 13th at 2:00 pm.  In lieu  of flowers please make donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta, NWT and Nunavut, 100, 119 – 14th St. NW, Calgary, AB  T2N 1Z6. 


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