Doris J. Wassell (nee McDonald), 85, of West Bend, passed away peacefully March 30, 2015. Doris was born October 2, 1929, in St. Louis, Missouri. She married James M. Wassell on May 12, 1956 in St. Paul, Minnesota. She was an administrative assistant for Pepsi Cola for 32 years. Doris enjoyed gardening, cross-stitch, reading, puzzles, and spending time with her family and many friends.
Doris was a beloved aunt to Kevin (Heidi) McDonald, Tim (Lisa) McDonald, Brian McDonald, Mike Hughes, Christine (Jay) Tucker, Martha (Dennis) Wilson, David (Chun) Hughes, Richard (Jayne) Hughes, C. Tom (Lori) Hughes, Jim Hughes as well as 30 great nieces and nephews, 25 great-great nieces and nephews with 2 on the way.
Doris is preceded in death by her parents, Lois and B.D. McDonald, her brother Tom, her sister Pat, and her husband James "Bud" Wassell.
A Memorial Service for Doris will be held Saturday April 11, 2015 at 1pm at the Phillip Funeral Home Chapel (1420 W. Paradise Drive, West Bend). Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Saturday April 11th from 11am until time of service with Pastor Darin Wiebe presiding. Inurnment to follow at Washington County Memorial Park.
Memorials are appreciated to Kathy Hospice and Our Savior's Church.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Drs. Mooney and Johnstone, and the staff at Kraemer Cancer Center for all of their kindness, and the staff at Kathy Hospice, especially her nurses Katie and Crystal for all of the love and support given to her.