Doris Evelyn (Ellis) Harnden, 92 years old, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, peacefully at her home. She is preceded in death by her husband, Dennis (Denny) Gene Harnden, and son, Larry Eugene Harnden.
Doris was born March 7, 1932, in Stevens County, KS to the late Earl and Lola (Thomas) Ellis. She was the third youngest of eight children, six have preceded her in death.
Doris married the late Dennis (Denny) Harnden on January 11, 1951, in Liberal, KS. They moved to Colorado Springs, CO January 11, 1970.
Doris professed her life to Christ at an early age and was a member of Village Seven Presbyterian Church for 41 years. She was an active member and loved to sing in the choir, attend Bible study and baked for the Naomi Group for a number of years. While living in KS Doris was a consultant for Con Stan Industries where she earned two cars and numerous trips. Upon moving to CO she worked for JC Penney in their custom decorating department.
Doris loved to read the Bible, pray for others and spend time with her family. She was a gentle soul and was always laughing and wearing a smile on her face.
She was a loving, caring person, devoted wife, mother and friend. Doris cherished her children, Nancy Woodward, Phyllis Palandro (Bo), and Debra Harnden. She also leaves behind three grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at Village Seven Presbyterian Church, 4040 Nonchalant Circle South, Colorado Springs, CO 80917 and burial will be held in Liberal, KS.
Constance Dryden DeRome
29 Apr 2024Much love for my Aunt Doris. I will always cherish my memories of your gentle kindness to me as a child. I will always remember you as a Godly woman. I look forward to reuniting with you in Heaven.
Debra Harnden
10 May 2024Thank you for your kind words. We will see her again in heaven.
Fred DeRome
1 May 2024I also have great memories of Doris . My time staying with her and family on the farm always brings a smile. I new I was loved and wanted to be there as often as possible. Thankful for the memories.
Debra Harnden
10 May 2024She remembered you being on the farm and the good times you had there.
Angela Warner
2 May 2024I got to know my Great Aunt Doris late in her life; only about nine years ago, right at the passing of my Grandfather (her brother). She was an immense help and comfort during that time, and I found myself feeling like I gained a new family member(s). She was a connection to my Grandfather that I selfishly clung to; we would communicate through emails and frequent letters, talking about nothing, and everything. Her correspondence meant so much to me – and thankfully she knew how I felt; I had the intuition not to wait, to tell her. Loss is intensely felt, true, but at the same time, I am in admiration of all her successes – even at the end. To be so vibrant, right up until the last moment, is something I can only hope to aspire to, when my time comes. What a shining example she set – for all of us. I can’t even say, “Rest in peace”, because knowing her, wherever she is… she’s busy working on the next great endeavor; the intriguing mystery that awaits us all.
Avis Brown
2 May 2024To my beautiful sister, you are so missed already.
A blessing to all of us and inspiration and example to follow.
I will never forget forget all the times we sang together, laughed together,
Our sister trips we took together. So many precious memories..
Debra Harnden
10 May 2024You had so many wonderful trips together. Lots and lots of fun.
She will be missed.