Daily Times-Call Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2004
William "Bill" Jay Doke
Feb. 6., 1918 - Nov. 20, 2004
William "Bill" Jay Doke of Sun Lakes, Ariz., died
Saturday, Nov. 20, 2004. He was 86.
He was born Feb. 6, 1918 in Longmont.
Mr. Doke farmed in the Mead area and was manager of
Mountain View Cemetery from 1972 until retirement in 1987.
He was a member of the Elks Club and the Masons in
Longmont as well as an active member of The Neighbors Who Care program
in Sun Lakes.
Mr. Doke has many interests in life including
gardening, golf, fishing and tinkering in his workshop. He also enjoyed
family gatherings with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He will be remembered as a devoted friend to many.
Mr. Doke is survived by his wife Vivienne of 62 years;
four children, James J. Doke of Mead, Jennifer Webb of El Macero,
Calif., Janet Doke Pacello of Strasburg, Colo., and Julianne Doke
Ulatowski of Sedona, Ariz; 10 grandchildren and nine
great-grandchildren.
He was cremated in Arizona. In the spring, his remains
will be returned to Colorado for a graveside services and a celebration
of life.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the
Valley, 1510 E. Flower St. Phoenix, AZ 85014-5656 |
