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.
Doris you came into our lives and was such a pleasure to know you hanging out at pub night and watching you was such a treat you enjoyed yourself it was a great honor to know you we will miss you all our love linda a d gordie
Doris you were a truly special woman you made my mother smile when she was down you brought the life back into her. you always brought a smile to my face . You had so much strength and love to give I will always miss you I love you Doris. You will be sadly missed ??
So many wonderful memories of my Aunt Doris; visiting her and my Nana in Edmonton on summer holidays with my family, enjoying Klondike Days and time at the Cottage, to her visits with us in Stewart and Kelowna, BC.
She was a beautiful woman, inside and out with an infectious laugh! And incredibly tough, going through dialysis weekly for years and years.
Thank you so much to Jo for the incredible care that she gave her over the years. God Bless you for this.
Deepest condolences to everyone who Aunt Doris touched in her long life,
From Rob, John and Kate McLeod
My dear dear Doris I will always miss that smile that you gave me everyday when I walked into your room .
You healed my heart when I was sad.
You made me smile when things were tough.
You lifted my spirits when I was weak.
And you gave me Faith when I thought I’d lost it.
You truly are a beautiful lady and I’ve been so fortunate to be apart of you life for the last 18 years
Good bye my wonderful friend. I will miss you wish all my heart
RIP Love Always
Jo