Doris Luella Anderson

1915 - 2005  (89 years)

• Name	Doris Luella Anderson
  Born	26 Jun 1915	Anacortes, Skagit, Washington, United States   [1, 2, 3]
  Gender	Female
  Census	1 Apr 1930	Anacortes, Skagit, Washington, United States   [1]
  	14 in 1930 census
  Occupation	Aft 1936	Anacortes, Skagit, Washington, United States   [3]
  	owner Doris' Beuty Shop
  Died	6 Mar 2005	Anacortes, Skagit, Washington, United States   [2, 3]
  Obituary	Aft 6 Mar 2005	Anacortes, Skagit, Washington, United States   [3]
  	Evans Funeral Chapel and Crematory
  	Obituary Doris L. Tursi June 26, 1915 - March 06, 2005 Doris Anderson Tursi, 89, of Anacortes, died Sunday, March 6, 2005 at the Fidalgo Care Center in Anacortes, Washington. Born June 26, 1915 to Stanley and Gladys (Fisher) Anderson, she was a life-long resident of this community, which she loved and served all her years. Doris graduated from Anacortes High School in 1934 and immediately interned to become a beautician at the local Kulshan Beauty Shop, which she purchased in 1936. She later operated Doris’ Beauty Shop out of her home on N Avenue and later out of her home on Highway 20 until 1977. On July 11, 1936 Doris married John Tursi and they would have celebrated their sixty-ninth wedding anniversary this coming summer. Over the years, Doris served as president for the Eagles Auxiliary, the VFW Auxiliary, and the Anacortes Historical Museum. Doris was one of the founders of the Soroptimist Thrift Shop and served as their president. She worked for this organization even after she became legally blind several years ago and continued to work there within five weeks of her passing. In addition, she was a member of the Anacortes School Superintendent’s Advisory Council and served as president and board member of the Skagit County Historical Society. In 1968 Doris and John began their world travels, which took them into 65 countries in Europe, Asia, and North Africa. These trips afforded them many exciting adventures, which they shared with local schools, senior centers, and community clubs via their slide shows and lectures. In 1978 Doris and John were among the first Americans allowed to tour China through a trip that originated in Yugoslavia. The couple was so fascinated with Chinese history and culture that they returned to China two more times. They were honored by the Siberia-Russia Explorers Club for having flown the first commercial route to pass directly over the North Pole, thus flying around the world twice. Friends and family remember Doris for her cheerfulness and positive outlook on life. She was an excellent gardener, known especially for her wonderful begonias. Doris cared deeply and well for her dogs and cats, in addition to the wild creatures that came to her home on their wooded acreage. But most of all, Doris cared for and served the people of her community. Doris is preceded in death by her parents, and her sister, Phyllis. She is survived by her husband, John; brother, Commander Frank Anderson, USCG Retired; one niece; and three nephews. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Skagit County, the Salvations Army Food Bank, or a charity of choice. A memorial service will be conducted by the Soroptimists at the Anacortes Senior Center on Saturday, March 12, 2005 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Arrangements are in the care of Evans Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Anacortes. Share memories of Doris and sign the online guest register at www.evanschapel.com
  Person ID	I71760	Arthur - Research
  Last Modified	5 Jun 2017

  
  

  Father	Richard Stanley Anderson,   b. 5 Feb 1892, Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, United States ,   d. 5 Aug 1973, Anacortes, Skagit, Washington, United States  (Age 81 years)
  Mother	Gladys Marie Fisher,   b. 4 Jul 1895, Blue Earth, , Minnesota, United States ,   d. 15 Mar 1979, Anacortes, Skagit, Washington, United States  (Age 83 years)
  Family ID	F26514	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	John Tursi,   b. CA 1912, Brooklyn, , New York, United States ,   d. Yes, date unknown
  Married	11 Jul 1936	, Skagit, Washington, United States   [3, 4]
  Family ID	F26515	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Event Map

  Born - 26 Jun 1915 - Anacortes, Skagit, Washington, United States Census - 1 Apr 1930 - Anacortes, Skagit, Washington, United States Married - 11 Jul 1936 - , Skagit, Washington, United States Occupation - owner Doris' Beuty Shop - Aft 1936 - Anacortes, Skagit, Washington, United States Died - 6 Mar 2005 - Anacortes, Skagit, Washington, United States Obituary - Evans Funeral Chapel and Crematory - Aft 6 Mar 2005 - Anacortes, Skagit, Washington, United States  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

• Sources

  [S1751] Census: 1930, United States (Ancestry.com), Census Place: Anacortes, Skagit, Washington; Roll: 2513; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0002; Image: 43.0; FHL microfilm: 2342247. [S2934] Vital Stats: Social Security Applications and Claims Index ( Ancestry.com), Doris Leulla Tursi, 534303991. Name: Doris Luella Tursi [Doris L Tursi]  [Doris Luella Anderson]  SSN: 534303991 Gender: Female Race: White Birth Date: 26 Jun 1915 Birth Place: Anacortes Sh, Washington Death Date: 6 Mar 2005 Father: Stanley Anderson Mother: Gladys Fisher Type of Claim: Original SSN. Notes: Jan 1951: Name listed as DORIS LUELLA TURSI; 15 Mar 2005: Name listed as DORIS L TURSI [S695] Obituaries: General, Doris Tursi, Evans Funeral Chapel <https://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/?action=obituaries.obit_view&o_id=851367&fh_id=13141&s_id=, viewed 5 Jun 2017. [S3028] Vital Stats: WA, Marriage, 1854-2013 (ancestry.com), Doris Anderson & John Tursi, 1936, Skagit, nwskgmr10895. Name: Doris Luella Anderson Marriage Date: 11 Jul 1936 Marriage Place: Skagit, Washington, USA Spouse: John Tursi Reference Number: nwskgmr10895