- Born on: April 25, 1928
- Departed on: September 30, 2020
- Resided in: Anamosa, IA
Doris E. Fulwider
Doris Elaine Fulwider, age 92, died Wednesday September 30,2020 at St. Lukes Hospital, Cedar Rapids, after a short illness surrounded by her family.
Doris was born in Alburnett, IA, on April 25, 1928 moving to Anamosa, IA in December 1939 where her only sibling Janis Wilson was born shortly thereafter. She graduated from Anamosa High School in 1946.
Upon his return after serving in WWII Robert L Fulwider and Doris were married and lived their entire lives in Anamosa. Doris was briefly employed at Reliant Shirt Factory in Anamosa and then worked for decades as an operator for Northwestern Bell Telephone Company in Anamosa. That office closed due to modernization and Doris retired. She and Robert would later manage apartment buildings in Anamosa for many years.
Doris was very creative; doing elaborate needle point projects, knitting and sewing and crafting gifts for friends and family. She enjoyed golfing, bowling, watching the Chicago Cubs and Iowa Hawkeyes on television and spent hours watching the Decorah, IA eagles. For many years Doris was a polling volunteer during elections. They traveled extensively in the USA often returning to their favorite state, Colorado.
Doris was proceeded in death by an infant daughter, her husband of 62 years, Robert L. Fulwider, her parents, Clyde S. and Irma L. Wilson and her daughter in law, Janan Fulwider.
She is survived by her three sons, Steven (Jane) Moline, Il, Mike, Anamosa and Cris (Dorothy) Port Hueneme, CA, her sister Janis Wilson, Anamosa, IA, her sister-in-law, Mary Fulwider Postel, Anamosa, as well as numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made in Doris’ name to the Jones County Regional Hospital. The family wants to thank the staff of Anamosa Care Center for all their help and care over the years.
A memorial service is being planned for next Spring. There will be a private graveside service at Riverside Cemetery.
Doris was born in Alburnett, IA, on April 25, 1928 moving to Anamosa, IA in December 1939 where her only sibling Janis Wilson was born shortly thereafter. She graduated from Anamosa High School in 1946.
Upon his return after serving in WWII Robert L Fulwider and Doris were married and lived their entire lives in Anamosa. Doris was briefly employed at Reliant Shirt Factory in Anamosa and then worked for decades as an operator for Northwestern Bell Telephone Company in Anamosa. That office closed due to modernization and Doris retired. She and Robert would later manage apartment buildings in Anamosa for many years.
Doris was very creative; doing elaborate needle point projects, knitting and sewing and crafting gifts for friends and family. She enjoyed golfing, bowling, watching the Chicago Cubs and Iowa Hawkeyes on television and spent hours watching the Decorah, IA eagles. For many years Doris was a polling volunteer during elections. They traveled extensively in the USA often returning to their favorite state, Colorado.
Doris was proceeded in death by an infant daughter, her husband of 62 years, Robert L. Fulwider, her parents, Clyde S. and Irma L. Wilson and her daughter in law, Janan Fulwider.
She is survived by her three sons, Steven (Jane) Moline, Il, Mike, Anamosa and Cris (Dorothy) Port Hueneme, CA, her sister Janis Wilson, Anamosa, IA, her sister-in-law, Mary Fulwider Postel, Anamosa, as well as numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made in Doris’ name to the Jones County Regional Hospital. The family wants to thank the staff of Anamosa Care Center for all their help and care over the years.
A memorial service is being planned for next Spring. There will be a private graveside service at Riverside Cemetery.
