Doris Sprague
- January 17, 1931 - February 7, 2012
- Creston, Iowa
of Doris' Passing
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“Would have loved to been there for the service, We listened to the audio'd service online, it was a beautiful service. I know that the Sayles family...Read More »
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1 of 21 | Posted by: Karen Sayles - Albany, OR
“My thoughts and prayers are with you all. It wa my privilege to work with Doris ao many years ago. Fond memories of camp outs too. May God bless...Read More »
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2 of 21 | Posted by: Virginia Luther Hilman - Creston, IA
“I never had the opportunity to meet Doris Sprague but have been a very close friend to Kathy from many years.
My thoughts and prayers go out to all...Read More »
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3 of 21 | Posted by: Lynn Ward - Clive, IA
“The McGovern's send their condolences. Sorry to hear aunt Doris passed away. Sorry we couldn't be there. Our thoughts and prayers are with your...Read More »
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4 of 21 | Posted by: Becky McGovern - Florissant, MO
“Dear Ron and family,
Although we can not be there in person, our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Doris was a special person and will...Read More »
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5 of 21 | Posted by: Gail and Delores James - Bismarck, ND
“Ron and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Doris was a wonderful women and always so friendly. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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6 of 21 | Posted by: Allan and Sharon Higgins - IA
“Dear Linda/Allan and your families,
My thoughts and prayers to all of you at this most difficult time in your lives. I am so sorry for your loss...Read More »
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7 of 21 | Posted by: Jill M. Siders - Boone, IA
“Thinking of all of you at this difficult time. It is so hard to see the ones we love pass on. Aunt Doris was such a nice, loving person. Thinking...Read More »
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8 of 21 | Posted by: Kayce Shelton-daughter of Cindy Stamper (Shelton) - IA
“Our thoughts and prayers to your family for the lose of your wife / mother.
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9 of 21 | Posted by: Jim & Cathy Shepard - Henderson, NV
“Linda and Allan -
Thinking of you. May memories help you now and in the days ahead.
Cal and Maggie
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10 of 21 | Posted by: Maggie and Cal Stone - Boone, IA
“Linda and Allan,
We are thinking of you and sending our sympathy and love. It is so hard to say goodbye to those we love. Take care of yourselves! ...Read More »
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11 of 21 | Posted by: Mike and Konnie Carlson - Boone, IA
“I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Aunt Doris. My heart is breaking for you during this time of sorrow. I thought of what a great welcome she...Read More »
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12 of 21 | Posted by: Deana Stamper Sanderson - Moore, OK
“It feel so fortunate that Uncle Ronald and Aunt Doris and some of their family were able to stop by the last Gibson reunion. Living in CA has not...Read More »
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13 of 21 | Posted by: Diana Clark - Camarillo, CA
“Ron and family: We are sad to hear of your loss. We will always remember the times we would all get together at Thanksgiving at Reldon and Bev and...Read More »
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14 of 21 | Posted by: Tim and Connie Sheets - Las Vegas, NV
“Linda, Allan, and family, Ken and I are so sorry for your loss. She will forever be remembered. Love you Ann & Ken
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15 of 21 | Posted by: And & Ken Schmidt - Ames, IA
“Doris was a special person and such a good neighbor to my parents. Her family was a very important part of her life. She will be missed but...Read More »
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16 of 21 | Posted by: Wayne & Ruth McGinnis - IA
“I am so sorry for your loss. Doris was a kind and thoughtful lady. She will be missed by many.
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17 of 21 | Posted by: Dee Sloan - Creston, IA
“I'm so sorry to hear about Doris. She was a very kind and special lady. My thoughts are with you all.
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18 of 21 | Posted by: Joedy Wynn - Corning, IA - Friend
“Thoughts and Prayers, so sorry for your loss.
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19 of 21 | Posted by: Sheri Storm - Earlham, IA
“I lived across the street from Doris in Prescott, my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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20 of 21 | Posted by: Dale Anderson - Nevada, MO
“We have had many great emails and comments, thoughts and prayers but these are a couple that really struck me that we have gotten so far.
Dear...Read More »
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21 of 21 | Posted by: Kathy
Doris Sprague, 81, of Creston passed away, Tuesday, February 07, 2012 at the Greater Regional Hospice Home in Creston. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, February 10, 2012 at the Powers Funeral Home junction of highways 34 and 25 in Creston. Pastor Valerie Burgess will officiate. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. Open visitation will be 2-7:00 p.m. Thursday, February 9, 2012 at Powers Funeral Home in Creston, with family receiving friends from 5-7:00 p.m. Memorials are to the Cancer Center at Greater Regional Medical Center and Greater Regional Hospice Home. Online condolences can be left at www.powersfh.com.
Doris K. Sprague was born January 17, 1931 in Lenox, Ia. to Ralph Emerson Stamper and Rosie Jeannette (Sayles). She graduated from Prescott High School in 1949. On January 21, 1951, Doris was united in marriage to Ronald Wayne Sprague in Kellerton, Ia. They lived in Creston, living on Walnut Street, Lake Street, later moving to Chestnut Street. Doris worked for Iowa State Savings Bank for 47 ½ years. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Creston, Methodist Church Circle, Eastern Star, where she held the star points, VFW Auxiliary and often helped with the men's golf outing for Ron's League.
Survivors include her husband: Ronald Wayne Sprague of Creston; two daughters: Linda Gail (husband Allan Lee) Tedrow of Boone; Katherine Ann (husband Kurt Bradley) Nielsen of Adel; one son: Ronald Eugene (wife Nora Elizabeth) Sprague of Creston; one brother: Reldon (wife Beverly) Stamper of Des Moines; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild, one step-grandchild and one step-great-granddaughter. Doris was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers: Dean and John Stamper.
LISTEN TO AUDIO OF FUNERAL SERVICE HERE:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/14502536/Sprague%2C%20Doris%20Service.mp3

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