Doris Evelyn Seifert
November 29th, 1927 – November 6, 2025
Today we celebrate the life of a beautiful lady and wonderful friend.
Doris was born on November 29, 1927 in Whitewood Saskatchewan to Natalie and Fred Seifert. When Doris was 6 years old she moved from Whitewood to Alberta with her parents to a farm outside of Edmonton. After a few years on the farm, the family moved into Edmonton where Doris spend the rest of her life. She attended Garneau school and later graduated from Scona High school.
After graduation from Scona High School she enrolled in a medical technology course at the General Hospital. Doris graduated and received her degree in 1962 as a Registered Medical Laboratory Technician. Doris worked in the research bacteriology department at the U of A. She later accepted a position at the U of A as a charge technologist in the pathology department which she worked in until her retirement in 1983.
After she retired she was asked to fill in at the Grey Nuns Hospital and Cross Cancer Clinic in the Histology department where she worked for another 4 years. After that she officially retired in 1987. Doris throughout her life played piano and taught lessons. Doris enjoyed travelling throughout Europe, Great Britain, Hawaii, the Maritimes and the USA. She also took several cruises including the Caribbean and Eastern & Western USA.
Doris was a longtime member of Grace Lutheran Church. The church was a very important part of her life. She was always so proud because her father built the church over 100 years ago. Doris also sang in the choir and served as secretary for two terms. She enjoyed many hobbies throughout her life. These included golf, skiing, bridge with the ladies and also the walking club. She also found time to volunteer at Strathcona Place for seniors. Doris will be deeply missed by her family and many friends. She is survived by her her two sisters from Kelowna, Jackie Sanderson and Vivian McLeod, along with two nephews and two nieces, as well as two great nieces and two great nephews.
Doris will be laid to rest with her parents at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. RIP my beautiful lady.
In lieu of flowers you can donate to the Kidney Foundation.