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Obituary: Doris Phelps

Long-time Lake Minnetonka resident loved all sports, was an avid golfer, swimmer and a tennis player and was a passionate and accomplished bridge player.

Doris Marie (Maiser) Phelps, 91 of Minnetonka, passed away Nov. 25.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Flora Maiser, and sister, Ethel Wilson (Maiser). Survived by son, James (Nancy) Phelps; daughter, Peggy (Steve) Gonter; son, Edward (Josie) Phelps; and grandchildren, Carolyn Gonter and Annelise and Thomas Phelps.

Doris was born and raised in Waconia. Her childhood love and enjoyment of Lake Waconia drew her to Lake Minnetonka, where she was a long-time resident. She was a dedicated loving mother and friend. Doris loved all sports, was an avid golfer, swimmer and a tennis player and was a passionate and accomplished bridge player.

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The family wants to thank Bev Miller and Susan Danzeisen for their dedicated and loving care of their mother. Mass of Christian Burial was 11 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 1, at the Church of St Therese in Deephaven.

Interment St. Joseph Cemetery in Waconia.

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Memorials preferred to the Alzheimer's Association or the American Cancer Society.

Arrangements by in Wayzata 952-473-5577.


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