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Doris Elaine Dandrea

October 5, 1931 — October 15, 2014

DORIS E. DANDREA October 5, 1931 - October 15, 2014 Doris (Ferguson) Dandrea, age 83, of Maple Grove, MN, formerly of Park Rapids, MN, died Wed., Oct. 15, 2014 at the North Memorial Hospice Care Center, Brooklyn Center, MN. Doris was born on October 5, 1931 to Willard and Marjorie (Thompson) Ferguson in Meadville, PA. Her parents moved to St. Paul in 1940. As a child Doris loved reading, ice skating and roller skating. In high school she was very proud to win 3rd place for her design of an Easter Seals stamp from across the United States. She was an avid flower gardener, enjoyed decorating her home, collecting dolls and trinkets and volunteering at the hospital and Headwaters Animal Shelter in Park Rapids, MN. She was also a member of the Red Hat Society in Park Rapids. Doris was united in marriage to Guydon Joseph Dandrea Sr., on April 11, 1953 in St. Paul, MN. They resided in the Twin Cities area until retiring to their lake home in Nevis, MN. Doris is survived by her daughter, Brenda (John) Hone of Mankato; son, Guydon Joseph (Valentina) Dandrea Jr. of Maple Grove, MN; two grandchildren, David (Margo) Hone and Steven (Maria) Hone; four great-grandchildren: Gavin, Johnna, Charlie and Ivan; and one sister, Joyce Sorg. She was preceded in death by her husband, Guydon Sr.; daughter, Michelle Jean; her parents and sister, Betty. Visitation will be held at 1:00 PM Wed. Oct. 22, 2014 at Jones-Pearson Funeral Home in Park Rapids, MN. Graveside services will be held at 3 PM Wed. at Greenwood Cemetery, Park Rapids. To leave online condolences or view the tribute, please visit jonespearson.com.
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