Doris Wolf
July 20, 2011
Doris Ellen Wolf was born May 25, 1932, to Charles and Velma Sandeen at Correctionville, Iowa, and lost her battle with cancer on July 21, 2011. Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m., Sunday, July 24, 2011, at the Ankeny Christian Church, 2506 SW 3rd Street. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, July 25, 2011, at the Ankeny Christian Church.
She attended Anthon High School and graduated from Cambria High School. She moved to Des Moines and worked for Karp Auto Parts, and as an abstractor for Des Moines Title Company. She retired from the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the Upper Midwest as Associate Minister in Administration after 28 years.
She leaves behind her husband of 32 years Clinton Wolf; daughter, Linda (Walter) Hershey; sons, Michael (Denise) Brown and Jeffrey Brown; step-daughters, Linda (Bob) Sloan, Phyllis (Ron) Bouley, and Dawn (Matt) Sassatelli; 11 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; brother, Charles (Mary) Sandeen; sister-in-law, Judy Vinson; half-sister, Jackie Radichel; half-brother, James Sandeen; and many beloved nieces, nephews and friends.
She enjoyed golfing, the State Fair, volunteering at Homestead, reading mysteries and traveling to Orange Beach, Alabama, for the winters.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your favorite charity or the Doris Wolf Memorial c\o Ankeny Christian Church.
Online condolences may be made to:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Annette Kervin
08/05/2011
I didn't get to know Doris very well butI just wanted you to know how much all her work in Alabama was appreciated. It sure made our vacation a lot more fulfilling. She was a joyful person and made life more meaningful. She will be missed. I send my sympathy to you and your family.
Annette Kervin
Ed & Sue Bailey
07/26/2011
Clint
We are so sorry to hear of Doris passing. She was such a great lady and will be greatly missed in the pool at Phoenix V and also at church.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Hope to see you at the beach.
Cindy Olson
07/25/2011
Mike and Denise:
I just heard about your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Cindy Olson
Central Trailer Service
Julie Anderson
07/25/2011
To Sandy's family,
You have been in my thoughts and prayers constantly during this time. I am sending loving wishes you way during your time of sadness. Thouhgts and prayers are with all of you.
Glee and Gordon Claussen
07/24/2011
Dear Clint and family,
We were so sorry to hear of Doris's passing.
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you, Clint, as you mourn the loss of such a neat lady!
I smile, as I think of Doris sitting in the Phoenix V lounge,in her Mardi Gras hat, and lots of beads. She lived life to the fullest, and we feel priviledged to have known her!
Clint, take care, and I hope to see you in the early pool gang at Phoenix V, OB.
Glee and Gordy Claussen
Bernie and Bernice Merchak
07/24/2011
Clint and Family: We just heard of Doris's passing and our deepest sympathy go out to you and yours. I especially enjoyed my time that I spent with Doris in water areobics. We always had great laughs together and all the teasing we did. I personally will remember her always. She will be greatly missed. God Bless you and your family.
Bernie and Bernice Merchak, Taylor, MI
Her aqua buddy.
Arlene and Darrell Ace
07/24/2011
Dear Clint,
We are so sorry to hear that Doris passed. She fought so hard and was positive. We surely will miss her in her usual places at Phoenix 5 this winter. I hope you will still come and watch the sunsets. Our deep sympathy to you and your family.
Jason Sandeen
07/24/2011
This loss saddens even the hardest of people.
Cathy McComb
07/23/2011
My deepest sympathy to the Wolf family. We will miss Doris next year when we gather at Phoenix V. We were hoping and praying that she would be joining us in 2012. Cathy McComb
Julie Cronk
07/23/2011
Clint,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I remember laughing a lot with Doris on our ladies nights out in Altoona!
Much Love!
Ron and Sharon Sturm
07/23/2011
Dear Clint and family,
We are saddened to read of the death of Doris, she was a courageous lady who fought her battle with cancer. We remember her gentle smile
and her love of organizing the Iowa gatherings in Orange Beach. We will miss her presence at Phoenix V. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this sad time, but we will celebrate her life with you.
Ron and Sharon Sturm, Springfield MN
Snowbird Friends from Phoneix V
Jim & Joan Rich
07/23/2011
Clint, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. While in Orange Beach you never knew she was hurting inside. She always had that happy-go-lucky smile on her face. Always ready and willing to help out in any capacaty. What a lovely lady! She will be missed by her family but she will also be missed by her Orange Beach, Alabama snowbird family. May God hold you in the palm of His hand Clint. Will be a tough row for sometime but your a tough guy and you will be okay. Time truly does heal.
Alabama snowbirds....Jim and Joan Rich
Red and Monona Jackson
07/23/2011
We just learned of Doris passing from this life to the spiritual one.
We send our sympathy to you, Clint, and to your family. As ill as she
was beginning to be in Orange Beach this winter she still joined us for
our fun times----looking so pretty too. God Bless you and give you all the
strength you need at this time. Thinking and praying for you.
Vada Myli
07/23/2011
Clint and family, our deepest sympathy on the irreplaceable loss of Doris.She was so kind and welcoming to the new snowbirds...always willing to listen and help get everyone involved. Clint, you two were a special couple..and your devotion and humor toward each other was super. The times we share a table at the Iowa breakfast always made us laugh and look forward to visiting with you again. Our prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time. Erling .Vada Myli Kensett, IA
Denise Jackson
07/23/2011
Clint and family,
I was so saddened to hear of Doris passing. She put up a courgaeous fight and was a source of strength and inspiration. She is now in a much better place, free of pain. I will always remember her quick wit and caring heart. May God's love and grace be with you and your family at this difficult time.
Denise Jackson