Doris M. Armistead, age 95, passed away Saturday 12 June 2021. She was born September 1925 Horace, ND to Sam and Esther Clemenson of Fargo, ND. Grew up in Golden Ridge in Fargo, married Duane Armistead in Mitchell, SD April 1943, and moved to Forman, ND. There they raised three children Carmen (Gene) Bernier, Diane (Clarence) Bernier, and William (Emily) Armistead. Family includes, 7 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and 7 great-great-grandchildren. Doris held many jobs, but her most cherished work was as a CNA caring for Alzheimer’s patients in their homes. Doris enjoyed traveling, spending time with family and friends, many years wintering in Texas and summering in Perham, MN. With her companion, Alder Rudlang, she travele the Rio Grande Valley, Mexico, and Canada. She really enjoyed watching the MN Twins and was an accomplished games player, cards, Mexican train, dice and phase 10. Many of her pastimes included toting grandchildren around to their various events, reading, crocheting, embroidery, and cooking. She is preceded in death by her parents, Brother Alerd, Sisters Evelyn, Shirley, Marion, and Claire, Daughter Carmen Bernier, Sons-in-law Gene and Clarence Bernier, grandson Troy Armistead, great-grandsons Connor Bernier and Beau Bernier, great-granddaughter Alicia Bernier, and great-great-granddaughter Destiny. Celebration of life will be held on 23 June 2021 at Coon Rapids VFW, 1919 Coon Rapids Blvd, Coon Rapids, MN 55433 starting at 2:00 PM with sharing of memories at 3:00 PM. Interment will be at Old Sargent Cemetery, Cogswell, ND on Thursday, 24 June at 10:00 AM. Cards and well wishes may be sent to West Funeral Home, 226 Fourth Ave; P.O. Box 743, West Fargo, ND 58078
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