Doris Wescott

Doris Wescott, 90, of Faulkton, passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at Avera Mother Joseph Manor, Aberdeen.

Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, October 10, 2015 at the United Church of Faulkton with Pastor Bill Hoffman officiating. Burial will follow at the Faulkton Cemetery. Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Friday, October 9, 2015 with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service, all at Luce Funeral Home, Faulkton.

Doris Louise Zachritz was born October 22, 1924 to Dr. George F. and Clara (Roberts) Zachritz in Faulkton. She graduated from Faulkton High School and later attended Mount Marty College for two years; studying nursing. She worked at the Faulkton Nursing Home for 37 years; first as an aide and then later promoted to bookkeeper.

In Doris’ free time, she enjoyed her weekly coffee group, singing, reading, cross-word puzzles, piano, playing cards, and listening to music. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Rebecca Lodge serving as Noble Grand and Treasurer, Tuesday Club, and the United Church of Faulkton where she sang in the choir.

Throughout her life, she lived in Faulkton, Brookings, Madison, Watertown, Gettysburg, and Aberdeen. She took great pride in her three daughters and loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She is survived by her brother, George Zachritz; three daughters, Gloria (David) Miller, Georgia (Gene) McCullough, and Ginger (Greg) Davidson; 7 grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren.

Proceeding her in death was her father, Dr. George Zachritz; infant son, Paul; mother, Clara Zachritz; and brother, Owen Zachritz.

She will be remembered for her positive attitude, appreciating the simple things in life, and caring about people.

Luce Funeral Home of Faulkton has been entrusted with Doris’ arrangements.