Doris I. Westafer, 94, North Manchester, died at 2:23 a.m. Friday, Oct. 2, 2015, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.
She was born Sept. 1, 1921, in Huntington County, to Irvin and Ethel (French) Walters. She graduated from Bippus High School, Bippus, in 1939. On April 4, 1943, she married Clem E. Westafer. He died Nov. 2, 1994. She was a homemaker and member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, North Manchester.
She enjoyed spending time with her family and crafting butterflies.
She is survived by one son: James (Rita) Westafer, Fort Wayne; three grandchildren; one step-grandchild and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister
Family and friends may call from 3-6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, at McKee Mortuary, 1401 SR 114 W., North Manchester. Services 10:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 5, at Peabody Chapel, 400 W. Seventh St., North Manchester. Calling also one hour prior to services Monday.
Rev. Sue Babovec will officiate. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester.
For those who wish to honor the memory of Doris Westafer, memorial contributions may be made to Women’s Evangelical Lutheran Church of America, 8765 W. Higgins Rd., Chicago IL 60631 or North Manchester Shepherd’s Center, PO Box 243, North Manchester, IN 46962.
