Doris Laurine “little d” Wallace (Barstow), 90, of Winslow passed on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2015, at the Little Colorado Medical Center in Winslow. A memorial service was held Dec. 5 at Winslow Presbyterian Church. Inurnment was at Desert View Cemetery.
She was born March 16, 1925, in Phoenix to John Albert “Jack” Barstow and Mary Ethel Barstow (Hart).
Survivors include her son Randy (Jenny) Mead of Oceanside, Calif.; her son Scott (Susie) Iden of Wickenburg; grandson Drew Mead; granddaughter Francie Ewing of West Valley City, Utah; grandson Gene Ewing of West Jordan, Utah; husband David Wallace of Winslow; David’s sons, Bob (Linda), Scott (Marian) and Nathan (Dawn); and David’s grandchildren, Becca, Samantha, Tarah, Will Michael, Madison and Reagan.
Randy and Jenny were at Doris’ side and held her hand as she peacefully went to sleep.
Doris’ passing was preceded by her daughter’s, Nikki Jan Iden on Jan. 28, 2014; her son’s, John Craig Iden on Aug. 9, 2012; her brother’s, Jack Hart Barstow on Dec. 21, 2001; her father’s on July 4, 1982; and her mother’s on Sept. 2, 1972.
Doris worked during World War II at a factory assembling submarine tachometers. During the war, she met and married John Harold Iden Jr., who was enlisted in the Navy Submarine Service. She then became a registered X-ray technician and went on to become a registered nurse, working for several hospitals, clinics and doctors. She later married Gary Key and son Randy was born. Gary passed on Feb. 21, 2014.
She was always ready to help anyone in medical need, including administering shots to her children when they had the flu. In Winslow, Doris maintained a real estate business founded by Bus Mead, her husband and friend, until his passing May 14, 1991. Bus had adopted her son Randy. She later married David Wallace and was ever active in his Presbyterian Church ministry. David is a Presbyterian minister (retired). Doris was adept in using the computer and created the weekly church bulletins, complete with graphics.
Doris was dearly loved by her immediate family, her extended family and by her family of friends, which included nearly everyone in Winslow. She was a loving, kind and generous person. We shall miss her and know we will see her again. Rest in eternal peace, Doris, in the gentle arms of Jesus, our Lord and Savior.
In lieu of flowers, family requests that donations go to St. Vincent De Paul of Winslow.
Greer’s Mortuary of Winslow was in charge of the arrangements.
