Doris Payne
May 31, 1931 - December 14, 2020
Obituary
MADISON - Doris (Gotzion) Payne, age 89, passed away unexpectedly due to COVID complications on Monday, Dec. 14, 2020, at home with her son by her side. She was born on May 31, 1931, in Madison, the daughter of Steven and Evelyn (Bailey) Gotzion. She was raised and enjoyed living her entire life in Madison.
Doris graduated from East High School in 1950. She married her high school sweetheart, Theodore “Butch” Payne in 1953 and enjoyed many happy years together until Butch’s death in 2013. Doris worked for the Air National Guard until 1968 when her son was born and she then enjoyed the job of motherhood and raising her son. She later worked for the Madison Metropolitan School District as a classroom aid.
Doris enjoyed volunteering with the Red Cross and Madison Elks Lodge. She also enjoyed traveling with Butch and their many family and friends. Doris was a devoted wife, a wonderful mother and a friend you could always count on.
Doris is survived by her son, John Payne; brother, David Gotzion; sister-in-law, Marion Gotzion; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Steve and Evelyn Gotzion; husband, Butch Payne; brother, Dean Gotzion, and sister-in-law, Kay Gotzion.
A celebration of her life will be planned in the future. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Dane County Humane Society or Our Savior Deaf Lutheran Church in Madison, Wis. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Mom, I thank you for all your guidance throughout my life. I love you and will miss you! Love, John
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Janice Bush
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Dear John, David, Marion and all Gotzion family, I am so sad to hear of Doris' passing. She was another "Rock " in the Gotzion family and I truly enjoyed all her help when Aunt Mary was alive. We shared so many fun family times and she will truly be missed. Thinking of you all. Sincerely, Jan Bush
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Kris O'Conner
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John, Sorry for the loss of your Mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Kris O'Conner
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Lois Oswald
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We are sad to hear of the passing of Doris. We hope your memories help you through this difficult time. Sincerely, Lois Oswald and Family
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Gloria Pofahl-Pangman
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David and family, So sorry to hear of your loss. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers .
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Dee Boyd
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My deepest sympathy on the death of your Mom, John. I worked with Doris in Early Childhood until she retired. She was a wonderful person, so kind & caring with the kids, and such a hard worker. I enjoyed working beside her for many years. She made a great contribution to our program.