Doris Evelyne Steward Durrant

Doris Evelyne Steward Durrant
1920 ~ 2011

Doris was born in Norwich, Norfolk, England on February 5, 1920 and raised with two sisters, Elsie and Marjorie. She completed her education in Norwich. During World War II she served in the British Army. She joined the LDS Church during her teen years and enjoyed playing the pump organ during services.

She married C. John Durrant on May 17, 1945 in England. They relocated to America and were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple in 1948. She resided in Provo until the time of her death.

Doris was blessed with four children - Christine Hamilton (Ron) of Logan, Utah; Marilyn Mortensen (Jay) of Springville, Utah; Jo Anne Christensen of Orem, Utah; and John M. Durrant of Orem, Utah.

Throughout her life she enjoyed family and friends, playing the piano, and reading. She was always active in the LDS Church and loved to serve.
She is survived by her children, one sister, Elsie Shailer, 18 grandchildren and 50 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, and her husband.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, December 15, 2011 at the Bonneville 13th Ward Chapel, 1498 East 800 South, Provo. Friends may call at the Berg Mortuary of Provo, 185 East Center, Wednesday evening from 6 until 8 and at the church Thursday one hour prior to services. Interment, Provo City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at info@bergmortuary.com.

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