Doris (Gabelein) Stockholm passed away peacefully on Jan. 19, 2011 surrounded by her family.

She was born on Aug. 9, 1930 at the family farm on Lone Lake on Whidbey Island, and spent her life on the island.

Doris met her husband Norman in grade school; they were high school sweethearts and married on Aug. 18, 1951.

While her children were in school, she was a great stay-at-home mom and excelled at her tasks. She was more than at home in her kitchen, where she could take any recipe, add a little of this and that and make it fantastic. She loved planting flowers and working in her garden. Grandma and Grandpa spent a lot of time with their grandchildren, taking them places, sharing experiences and making memories that will last forever.

She is survived by her husband Norman; her children, James and Linda (David Hendrickson); grandchildren Heather Saxton (Chad), Rachel Soto (Mike), Ashley Stockholm, Marni Wilson (Sebastian), Dale Hendrickson; great-grandchildren Savannah and Dane Saxton, Madeline and Brandon Judy, Taylor Rowalt, Jacob Bauer, Isaac Soto; and countless friends.

Doris was greeted in heaven by her parents, Albert and Cora Gabelein, her sisters Eileen, Alberta and Loretta, and her brother Raynard.

Doris always had a smile and a calming disposition, welcoming all and making everyone feel a part of her family.

A celebration of Doris’ life will be held at Langley CMA Church, Sixth Street and Cascade Avenue, at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 5.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Providence Hospital, Colby Campus, in Everett. Friends and family may also view the online obituary, and sign and leave messages at www.visserfuneralhome.com.