Doris Diane Ulvestad's Obituary
Doris D. Ulvestad age 81, of Ames, Iowa passed away March 30, 2019 at Northridge Village in Ames, Iowa. A visitation will be held from 4- 6:00 p.m. followed by a brief memorial service on Thursday, April 4, 2019 at Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care, 414 Lincoln Way, Ames, Iowa. Doris was born on February 6, 1938 in Maquoketa, Iowa the daughter of Leonard and Alice Lane Kinrade. She married Gene Ulvestad on August 17, 1958 in Maquoketa. The couple lived in Estherville and Cedar Rapids before settling in Ames, Iowa. Doris received her Teaching certificate from the Iowa State Teachers College (UNI) in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Upon moving to Ames, she obtained her bachelor's degree from Iowa State University, and later her master's from Drake. Doris taught for over 25 years in the Ames Public Schools as a second-grade teacher at Northwood Elementary School. Doris enjoyed camping, fishing, traveling, shopping and book clubs with friends and family. She also was known for her photography, gardening, quilting, sewing and cooking; always ready to gather her family for any special event. Doris is survived by her husband, Gene Ulvestad, son, Phil Ulvestad, daughters, Julie (Bill) Chafin, Angela (Tom) Newton, grandchildren, Andrew (Katie) Ulvestad, Elle (Connor) Walsh, Aaron Ulvestad, Nicolette Chafin, William "Billy" Chafin, Nick Newton and Jessica Newton; sister Marilyn (Allen) Paulsen, brothers, Jim (Sandra) Kinrade and Bill (Jo) Kinrade. She will also be missed dearly by her two step-grandchildren, Calvin Jennings and Macy Wing. She was preceded in death by her parents and grandson Austin Jacob Ulvestad. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to Ames First United Methodist Church, 516 Kellogg Avenue, Ames, IA 50010. Online condolences may be directed to: www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com
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