Doris R. Yenne, 91

Doris R. Yenne, 91, of Bigfork, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2007, at Health Center Northwest in Kalispell.

Doris was born Sept. 18, 1916, in Kalispell to Lucien and Fannie (Parker) Blackmer.

Doris attended grade school at Lake Blaine and graduated from Flathead High School in 1933. She was married to Thomas P. Yenne on April 3, 1937, at the Blackmer farm near Lake Blaine. Doris and Thomas were able to spend 65 wonderful years together before his passing in 2002. She was also preceded in death by her parents and her brothers, Howard and Boyd.

Doris is survived by her two sons, Gerald and his wife, JoLynn, of Bigfork, and Alan and his wife, Bette Lou, of Hood River, Ore.; four grandchildren; Wayne Yenne of Colorado Springs, Colo., KayLynn Waddell of Woodland Park, Colo., and Karen Norton and Janet Tipton, both of Vancouver, Wash; seven great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Doris spent her married life as a devoted wife and mother. She was active in the Creston Community Club, the Creston Volunteer Fire Department Auxillary, AARP and the Kalispell Senior Citizens. Her hobbies were sewing and various crafts. In later years her failing eyesight limited these activities, but she enjoyed time visiting with family and friends.

A memorial service for Doris will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 4, 2008, in the Johnson Mortuary Chapel. A reception will be held following the services at the First Presbyterian Church in Kalispell.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Home Options Hospice at 175 Commons Loop, Suite #100, Kalispell, MT 59901 or to the charity of your choice.

Johnson Mortuary and Crematory is caring for Doris' family. You are invited to go to www.johnsonmortuary.com to offer condolences and sign her guest book.