Doris “Dorie” Eiden, 87, of Medford, passed away surrounded
by loving family on Monday, March 4, 2019 at Country Gardens in Medford.
Funeral Services for Dorie will be held at 2:00 PM on
Saturday, March 9, 2019 at Community United Church of Christ, in Medford, WI, with Pastor Mary
Jo Laabs officiating. Burial will follow at Abbotsford Public Cemetery. Visitation
will take place at Community United Church of Christ from 12:00 PM until the
time of service at 2:00 PM.
Dorie was born on March 21, 1931, daughter of Carl and Ella
(Fust) Sorenson in Medford. She graduated Medford High School in 1949. She
attended Taylor County Teacher’s College and later graduated from UW Steven
Point. Her teaching career spanned 41 years at Pleasant Heights, Athens, and
Abbotsford.
She enjoyed her involvement at the “Little Store” in Medford.
One of her greatest joys was being church organist at her church.
On June 7, 1952 Dorie married Francis Eiden, they later
divorced.
Dorie is survived by her children, Cindy (Randy) Blair of
Abbotsford, Randy Eiden of Sheboygan, Lori (Dennis) Grambort of Medford, and Rock
(Sandy) Eiden of Lake Wissota and Naples, FL; many happy times with her grandchildren,
Nick Blair, Justin (Misty) Blair, Heidi (Todd) Richter, Lindsey (Matt) Ried,
Jen (Adam) Sutton, Abbey (Travis) Frischmann, Molly (Andy) Teigen, Jack Eiden,
Wyatt Eiden, Brianna Cramer, and Kayla Cramer; Her most precious memories were
times with her little great-grandchildren, Peyton, Paisley, Parker, Meadow,
Nevadah, Hoyt, Kenzie, Brooke, Jada, Tristian, Connor, and Caroline. She is
further survived by family friend Pat Schultz.
She was preceded in death by her parents and former husband,
Francis.
Dorie’s family would like to thank the staff of Country
Gardens Assisted Living for their care and kindness shown to Dorie during her
stay; also to Hope Hospice for their care and compassion.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations in Dorie’s name may be
given to Community United Church of Christ.
Hemer Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake has been
entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences can be left at
www.hemerfuneralservice.com
