Doris Mae Bivens

Doris Mae "Dode" Bivens, 78 of East Moline,died December 30, 2005 at her home.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 4, 2005 with a visitation one hour prior to service time at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd 6601-38th Ave., Moline. Burial of cremains will be at National Cemetery, Rock Island. Memorials may be made to an education fund for Doris's great grandchildren to be established.
Doris was born May 26, 1927 in East Moline to Carl E. and Irene (Taes) Wells. She married John "Jack" Bivens on June 4, 1949.
Doris was a billing supervisor for 16 years at Qualex in Des Moines, IA and also in Moline. She retired in 1989.
Doris was a talented seamstress. She was a member of Cornerstone Chrisitan Fellowship, Moline. She was a member of the UT Seniors. She enjoyed traveling and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
SURVIVORS
Husband John
Son Jeffrey (Robin) Bivens
Daughter June Ellen (Scott) Butts
Grandchildren Jennifer (Russell) Katzenburger
Garret Bivens
3 great grandchildren Issac, Andrea & Kyla
Sisters Muriel Hillbert
Jeanne Stroud
Nephews Doug (Vivian) Hillbert
Michael (Charmaine) Stroud
Kevin (Linda) Stroud
Eddie Wells
Robbie Hamilton
Nieces Peggy Wells Pearcey
Connie Hernandez
Monica Hillbert
Victoria Hillbert
She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Carl.
Online condolences may be expressed to Doris's family by visiting her obituary at
www.esterdahlmortuary.com.