Doris E. Flanigan, age 87, of Watertown, SD, passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2011, at the Watertown hospital. She was the widow of Vernon Flanigan.
Doris was born on April 25, 1924, in Holland, MN, to Paul and Josephine (Staben) Steuck. She attended school in Watertown, SD.
On April 8, 1941, Doris married Vernon "Irish" Flanigan in Watertown, SD. The couple lived in watertown, the Bradley area, and Garden City, SD. Doris continued to work at the post office and was postmistress from 1980-1990 when she retired. She lived in Garden City for three more years and then moved to Watertown.
Doris was a member of Watertown Wesleyan Church, the American Legion Auxiliary, the United Methodist Women, and the Royal Neighbors. She actively participated in the weekly four generation Bible study. She enjoyed playing cards, watching the Minnesota Twins, visiting with people at Jenkins Living Center, and attending grandchildren and great-grandchildren's activities. She truly loved being with her entire family.
Grateful for having shared her life are her children: Kay (Bob) Derrick of Arlington, SD, Vince (Blanch) Flanigan of Redfield, SD, Linda (Ron) Urevig of watertown, SD, Jo (Roger) Steuck of Summit, SD, Doris Mae (Curt) Knutson and Jean (Dale) Knutson all of volga, SD, and Cecile Kerby of Abilene, TX; 19 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; 20 great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Doris was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; three grandchildren: Greg Steuck, Carmela Toth, and Brody Kerby; one son-in-law, James Kerby; four brothers; and four sisters.
Doris was born on April 25, 1924, in Holland, MN, to Paul and Josephine (Staben) Steuck. She attended school in Watertown, SD.
On April 8, 1941, Doris married Vernon "Irish" Flanigan in Watertown, SD. The couple lived in watertown, the Bradley area, and Garden City, SD. Doris continued to work at the post office and was postmistress from 1980-1990 when she retired. She lived in Garden City for three more years and then moved to Watertown.
Doris was a member of Watertown Wesleyan Church, the American Legion Auxiliary, the United Methodist Women, and the Royal Neighbors. She actively participated in the weekly four generation Bible study. She enjoyed playing cards, watching the Minnesota Twins, visiting with people at Jenkins Living Center, and attending grandchildren and great-grandchildren's activities. She truly loved being with her entire family.
Grateful for having shared her life are her children: Kay (Bob) Derrick of Arlington, SD, Vince (Blanch) Flanigan of Redfield, SD, Linda (Ron) Urevig of watertown, SD, Jo (Roger) Steuck of Summit, SD, Doris Mae (Curt) Knutson and Jean (Dale) Knutson all of volga, SD, and Cecile Kerby of Abilene, TX; 19 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; 20 great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Doris was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; three grandchildren: Greg Steuck, Carmela Toth, and Brody Kerby; one son-in-law, James Kerby; four brothers; and four sisters.
Doris E. Flanigan, age 87, of Watertown, SD, passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2011, at the Watertown hospital. She was the widow of Vernon Flanigan.
Doris was born on April 25, 1924, in Holland, MN, to Paul and Josephine (Staben) Steuck. She attended school in Watertown, SD.
On April 8, 1941, Doris married Vernon "Irish" Flanigan in Watertown, SD. The couple lived in watertown, the Bradley area, and Garden City, SD. Doris continued to work at the post office and was postmistress from 1980-1990 when she retired. She lived in Garden City for three more years and then moved to Watertown.
Doris was a member of Watertown Wesleyan Church, the American Legion Auxiliary, the United Methodist Women, and the Royal Neighbors. She actively participated in the weekly four generation Bible study. She enjoyed playing cards, watching the Minnesota Twins, visiting with people at Jenkins Living Center, and attending grandchildren and great-grandchildren's activities. She truly loved being with her entire family.
Grateful for having shared her life are her children: Kay (Bob) Derrick of Arlington, SD, Vince (Blanch) Flanigan of Redfield, SD, Linda (Ron) Urevig of watertown, SD, Jo (Roger) Steuck of Summit, SD, Doris Mae (Curt) Knutson and Jean (Dale) Knutson all of volga, SD, and Cecile Kerby of Abilene, TX; 19 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; 20 great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Doris was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; three grandchildren: Greg Steuck, Carmela Toth, and Brody Kerby; one son-in-law, James Kerby; four brothers; and four sisters.
Doris was born on April 25, 1924, in Holland, MN, to Paul and Josephine (Staben) Steuck. She attended school in Watertown, SD.
On April 8, 1941, Doris married Vernon "Irish" Flanigan in Watertown, SD. The couple lived in watertown, the Bradley area, and Garden City, SD. Doris continued to work at the post office and was postmistress from 1980-1990 when she retired. She lived in Garden City for three more years and then moved to Watertown.
Doris was a member of Watertown Wesleyan Church, the American Legion Auxiliary, the United Methodist Women, and the Royal Neighbors. She actively participated in the weekly four generation Bible study. She enjoyed playing cards, watching the Minnesota Twins, visiting with people at Jenkins Living Center, and attending grandchildren and great-grandchildren's activities. She truly loved being with her entire family.
Grateful for having shared her life are her children: Kay (Bob) Derrick of Arlington, SD, Vince (Blanch) Flanigan of Redfield, SD, Linda (Ron) Urevig of watertown, SD, Jo (Roger) Steuck of Summit, SD, Doris Mae (Curt) Knutson and Jean (Dale) Knutson all of volga, SD, and Cecile Kerby of Abilene, TX; 19 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; 20 great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Doris was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; three grandchildren: Greg Steuck, Carmela Toth, and Brody Kerby; one son-in-law, James Kerby; four brothers; and four sisters.
