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Doris A. (Reuben) Mewes

3/28/1924 - 1/12/2008


Obituary


Doris A. (Reuben) Mewes, age 83, of Kanawha died Saturday, January 12, 2008 at the Belmond Medical Center.

Doris Arlene, the daughter of William and Jennie (Albers) Reuben, was born March 28, 1924 in Kanawha.  She was baptized and confirmed at the Immanuel Reformed United Church of Christ in Klemme.  Doris attended school in Kanawha and graduated from Kanawha High School in 1941.

Doris was united in marriage to Bill Mewes.  The couple made their home near Kanawha where Doris worked at the Kanawha Care Center.  She and Bill very much enjoyed the winters they spent in Arizona.  Doris is remembered as a very hard-worker, helping Bill care for the livestock.  She was a very good cook.  Doris enjoyed doing embroidery and puzzles.  She was very fond of her car, Sugar.  Doris very much enjoyed the time she spent with her sister, Della Toftey.

Doris was a member of the St. Olaf Lutheran Church, where she was involved in the Ladies Aid.  She was also a member of the Home Study Club.

Doris is survived by her son, Gary and Robin of Lake Andes, South Dakota; a granddaughter, Shawna Pralle and husband, Justin of Belmond; a grandson, Jim and wife Jennifer of Clarion; four great-grandchildren: Tristan, Ellie, Brianne and Brooke; a sister, Della Toftey of Kanawha and a nephew, Rod Toftey and wife Susan of Kanawha.

She is preceded in death by her parents and husband, Bill.