Submitted by: Dan Rich

Doris Mae Littleton

April 15, 1928 - Jan. 11, 2003

South Bend Tribune 1/14/2003

Doris Mae Littleton, 74, residing in South Bend, Ind., passed away suddenly at 5:45 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 11, in Memorial Hospital, South Bend. Ms. Littleton was born on April 15, 1928, in Mishawaka, Ind., to the late Earl and Marie "Bessie" (Criegton) Littleton. She was preceded in death by her sister, Evelyn, who died in 1999. Ms. Littleton resided in South Bend until 1951 when she moved to LaPorte County, Ind. She returned to South Bend in 1975.

Doris was a graduate of Central High School, South Bend. Following high school she was employed at Robertson's Department Store, South Bend, and Ball Band Manufacturing in Mishawaka. She retired from Logan Industries in 1999 after 21 years as a dedicated employee for which she had received numerous awards. In June 1985, Doris was awarded the Bill Locke Memorial Award for being an inspiration to others and for facing life's challenges with positive enthusiasm. Doris was a faithful member of the L'Arche community and was a participant of the Sacred Heart Parish of Notre Dame. Doris was truly a beautiful person who bore life's challenges with wisdom and dignity. She was a gentle woman who always took time to greet others with her wonderful smile and show of genuine concern. She was a devoted friend to many and will be greatly missed.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15, in the Sacred Heart Parish Center, Notre Dame, Ind. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until Mass begins. Burial will follow at Southlawn Cemetery, South Bend. Friends are invited to the Parish Center after burial for lunch and fellowship. Memorial contributions may be made to Friend of L'Arche, P.O. Box 122, Notre Dame, IN 46556. The Welsheimer Funeral Home assisted with arrangements.