Doris M Halverson

Doris M. Halverson – Doris passed away from complications due to a fall in her home. She died on February 25, 2021, at the hospice facility at Orlando Lutheran Towers in Orlando, FL. Doris was born on March 3, 1936, in Sapulpa, OK to Maxine and Staton Laury. Her fight and strong will began at birth, born two months early weighing only two pounds she began her life in a cotton filled shoebox. She moved to southern CA in 1948, where she eventually met the love of her life, Kenneth Halverson. They married in 1956 and started their family in Downey, CA, where all three of their sons were born. As the boys began school, Doris became the Assistant Director of the preschool at Costa Mesa Christian School and they also joined Costa Mesa Assembly of God where they made many life-long friends. In 1970, Ken’s career moved them to Phoenix, AZ. Doris held various jobs in Phoenix, but her career during this time was raising her boys. In 1984, Ken’s company moved their home office to central Florida and they settled in Apopka, FL. Ken and two of his sons worked for the same company, so most of her family still remained close to her. After Ken passed away in 1987, Doris’ faith, her family and her strong will carried her through. She worked part-time at Church of the Resurrection where she made many wonderful friends with whom she still stayed in contact. After that, she was the full time receptionist at J Raymond Construction, her second family. She transitioned to part time after an illness made full time work too much of a challenge. She was fortunate to be able to continue working into her 80s and was a second mother to many of the employees. Her personal relationship with Jesus Christ was her first priority and she was a true prayer warrior. Her family was her life here on earth and her grandchildren and great grandchildren were her pride and joy. Doris can be described as one who loved as closely to unconditional as humanly possible. If you were her friend, it was a lifetime commitment! Whether you called her Mom, Doris, Grandma or Gigi, you personally knew of her love, acceptance and devotion. Doris loved well and was well loved! Doris was preceded in death by her father, Staton; mother, Maxine; husband, Kenneth; and brother, Doyle. Those left to cherish her memory and honor her legacy are sons: Paul (Andrea), Keith (Alesia) and Bruce (Deanie); grandchildren: Erik (Emily), Melissa, Kevin (Jessica), Kara (Gary), Michael, David and Brandon (Amber); great grandchildren Camden, Adalyn, Harper and she was so looking forward to adding Amelia and Henry to the family this spring.

Doris M Halverson

March 3, 1936 - February 25, 2021