Doreen Mae Thatcher
June 17, 1924 - November 25, 2016
Obituary
MADISON- Doreen M. Thatcher, age 92, peacefully passed away at Heritage Monona on Friday, Nov. 25, 2016, with her niece, Marsha and friend, Catherine by her side. She was born in Menomonie, on June 17, 1924, the daughter to Ernest and Helen (Roen) Halverson. Doreen graduated from Menomonie High School a part of the class of 1942. She married Richard Thatcher on Dec. 26, 1945, in Menomonie. They moved to Madison in 1947. Doreen's career included working for Montgomery Wards, American Family and CUNA Mutual. She loved to travel by car and RV, especially to Mexico and spoke often of her trips to Cuba and Alaska. When not traveling by car, she loved to take boating trips with friends, and seek out adventures of any kind. She was also an avid Packers fan, animal lover and reader. Doreen is survived by her sister-in-law, Elinor Thatcher; cousin, Jean Weber; many nieces and nephews; and friend, Catherine Tryon. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Richard; sisters, Mary Lou (James) Alseth and Betty (Mike) Michaels. A funeral service will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, at 2 p.m., on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 1 p.m. until the time of the service on Saturday. The family would like to send a special thank you to the staff at Oakwood Rehabilitation Center and Heritage Monona for the love and care they provided for Doreen. In lieu of flowers, donations to Dane County Humane Society would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608)221-5420
Events
Visitation
Sat Dec 10, 2016 @ 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Service
Sat Dec 10, 2016 @ 2:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Ed and Jean Temby
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We lived down the hall from Dodie at Frost Woods 2 Sr Housing in Monona. Dodie was a very nice lady and we shall miss seeing her. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends. Ed a nd Jean Temby
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Janet Dean
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This is me with my Grandma and Aunt Dode having a great time boating on the Lakes in Madison in 1967. I was 13 years old and I was thrilled to hang out with these wonderful women! What role models my grandma, mother and aunts were to me! Thanks for the memories Aunt Dode! Love always, Janet Alseth Dean
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Lisa Radtke
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Doreen will forever be a treasured family friend! Late in life she met my mom, Joan, and the two became fast friends after learning they were a month apart in age and had traveled to Cuba with their husbands. Doreen didn't need to know where we were going or what we were doing...she just trusted she would have a good time! She was the life of the party and everyone wanted to know if she would be joining us. And, she was a beloved friend of the doggies in our lives. It will be an honor and so fitting to give a gift to the Dane County Humane Society in her memory. I miss her dearly. My first toast of any event will now be to her and Mom...no doubt they are having a great time "on the other side", cheering on the Packers, sharing a drink and talking about the old days. I am better off for having known her!
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Amy O'Connor
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Doreen was a wonderful example of how to live life to it's fullest
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Amy O'Connor
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Doreen was a wonderful example of how to live life to the fullest! A dear friend of our family and mom/grandma, Doreen was always up for anything. As quoted by our family: "Doreen was full of spunk and a lot of fun !" She had an undeniable twinkle in her eye, outwardly reflecting her inner light! She and my mom became fast friends and are undoubtedly relishing their reunion as they share a cocktail, cheer on the Packers and enjoy the company of one another. As a family of animal lovers, the O'Connor Clan is delighted to give a gift to the Dane County Humane Society in memory of this lovely woman and with gratitude for the gift of knowing and spending time with her and for the wonderful friendship she shared with our mom/grandma!
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Lisa Radtke
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Doreen on Vacation