Doris D. Loftis

Doris was born August 7, 1931 to Mabel and Obed Halvorson in Moorhead, MN. Growing up she lived in Moorhead, Fargo and Roseau, MN. On December 4, 1948 she married Francis Loftis in Dilworth, MN. They made their home in Moorhead where they had 8 children. Through the years Doris worked in various Cafes in Fargo, the Helgren's Farm, and later the Romkey's farm until retirement. She loved her family and made each one of them feel special. Doris also loved her music, plants and flowers, was the best cook in the world, loved fishing, her paperwork, and really loved life. Doris was preceded in death by her husband Francis; her parents; 2 sisters; 2 brothers; 2 daughters; 2 sons; 1 step-son; and 2 great-grandchildren. She is survived by daughters Laura Loftis Paul of Dilworth, and Elizabeth Loftis of Moorhead; sons, Gaylord and Jerome of Moorhead; 14 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; brother, Kenny Halvorson of Glyndon; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.