Sheila Ann Doering Obituary (1925 - 2003)

SHEILA ANN DOERING Sheila Ann Ross Doering, age 78, of Menomonie, WI died Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2003 at Myrtle Werth Hospital-Mayo Health Systems in Menomonie. The former Sheila Ann Ross was born April 3, 1925, the eldest child of Alexander and Ann (Jennings) Ross, in Knutsford, Cheshire, England. She attended Egerton Primary School in Knutsford and graduated from Altrincham High School for Girls in Altrincham, England. Before her marriage, Sheila worked in the Collector of Taxes Office for the Inland Revenue Department in England. She married Tech Sgt. Paul Henry Doering on June 19, 1946 at St. John Baptist Parish Church, in Knutsford, England. Following their marriage they moved back to the United States. Sheila graduated from the University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelors degree, then gaining a Masters degree in Elementary Education. She then taught elementary school at Downsville and Knapp in the Menomonie School System. Sheila was a member of Alpha Tau Chapter, Delta Kappa Gamma; Retired Teachers of the Dunn County Area; a member of the Tainter United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women; and the Wisconsin Regional Writer's Association. Sheila is survived by: Her husband, Paul of Menomonie Three sons, Donald (Jennifer) Doering of Salisbury, NC Malcolm (Donna) Doering of Eau Claire David (Deborah) Doering of Tampa, FL Six grandchildren, Brian (Joyce), Cole, Skye, Piper, Sarah and Emma and soon to be, Neisha. Her dear brother and sister, Donald Ross and Lorna Taylor both of Knutsford, Cheshire, England. Nieces and nephews And other relatives and friends She was preceded in death by her parents. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2004 at Tainter United Methodist Church in the Town of Tainter with Reverend Steve Groves officiating. Family and friends are welcome at the church one hour prior to the service. The family suggests memorials to the United Methodist Church.