Doris E. Dell

Where is our mother, Doris Elaine Frey Dell? Her body sleeps with the saints until the trumpet sounds the resurrection. She joined those who believe in Christ and have faith in His grace on February 25, 2020 at 95 years young. Born January 14, 1925, in Maple Ridge, MI, to Harriet and Oliver Frey, she traveled the world with her beloved husband of 64 years, H.J. Dell (who rests with the saints). Curiosity, humor, spontaneity, a sense of adventure, a thirst for knowledge, and sharing her faith in Jesus marked her life. Her children, Randee (Darrel) Tassara, Harley J. (Evelyn) Dell Jr., Janet Nogrady, Myra (Kirk) McLees will miss her physical presence. Many benefited from her gifts of organization and encouragement. Her life was well lived as a daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend, and community servant. She was a nurse, lifetime Girl Scout (Leader, National Trainer, an American ambassador for Wider Opportunities in India, Wyoming Backpack Trek & Thanks Badge), and an active member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church. She served as past president of the congregation, trustee, chairman of the Altar Guild and member of bell choir. In addition to her children, she leaves six grandchildren: David (Kris) Tassara, Justin (Susan) Tassara, Lisa (Tavon) Nogrady Martin, Laura Nogrady (Sean) O’Gorman, Kelly (Logan) McLees White, Julia McLees and thirteen great-grandchildren to cherish the memory of Grandma D. In remembrance of Doris Dell, contributions can be made to the established Doris Dell Scholarship. Make your donation to Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 23 Semple Farm Rd., Hampton, VA 23666. Put Doris Dell Scholarship in the memo line. Because she was blessed with long life, Doris did many things. Graduated: Sterling High School, Sterling, MI President of class 1943 Hurley Hospital School of Nursing, Flint MI 1946 Cadet Nurse Corp member during World War II Registered Nurse, retired in 1985. She worked in several states but especially in Virginia from 1969-1985. RN for Girls Scout Summer Camp, RN at Hampton General, Known as Dixie Hospital and now as Sentara Hampton General. Later in the community as a private duty RN and lastly at Hampton Health Department in the pediatric clinic. A volunteer in the community, be it military or civilian, she served with the Red Cross, Youth Services, Causality Team and Girl Scouts. Girl Scouts was a favorite, she became an adult member 1955 and continued with a lifetime membership. She shared her skills as Troop Leader, G.S. Trainer, and Girl Scouts of USA certified Instructor of Trainers. Doris received the two highest awards in the G.S. Movement, The Thanks Badge and Thanks Badge II. The Girls Scout Council of Colonial Coast recognized her leadership abilities and many girls and adults benefited from them. As an adventurous person she traveled widely with her husband as a military wife, with the Girl Scouts and as a retiree. Her explorations took her to India, Russia, Nova Scotia, and Canada, through the Panama Canal, Alaska, California, Texas and Virginia. Baptized and confirmed December 22, 1947 at Peace Lutheran Church, LCMS Detroit MI she served Christ her entire life. In Hampton she chaired the Altar Guild for over forty years. She is now at home with her heavenly father resting in his arms after a lifetime of service. We will miss her. A visitation will be held Friday, February 28, 2020 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 pm at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N. Armistead Ave, Hampton, VA 23666 and please join us in a celebration of life service to be held at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 23 Semple Farm Rd, Hampton, VA 23666 on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at 1: 00 p.m. Her desire was always to share the Good News- Jesus died for you and me.