Doris Soost

Doris Mae Soost returned to her Heavenly home on the morning of March 26, 2016, having celebrated her 97th birthday that same month. Doris was born in Henryetta, Oklahoma on March 8th, 1919. She was the first child of Earl and Edna Pittman. All who knew Doris, remember her as an excellent cook. She derived great pleasure from cooking for her family, friends, and Church family. For many years, she was the lead cook at the Church summer camp for kids. Doris won numerous ribbons and awards for her homemade pies, and she operated a catering service for weddings. At 80 she moved from Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Scottsdale, Arizona. She resided at Sierra Pointe, an independent living center for seniors, where she continued to cook and bake treats for her new friends and their nightly card games. Among her friends and family, she was cherished for her quick wit and her fun and feisty spirit. She was an avid card player (Pinochle her favorite) and she loved to entertain and have parties for any and every occasion. Those closest to Doris knew how she gave of herself to take wonderful care of her husband through a long illness, nursed her father through his struggle with cancer, and cared for her mother, uncle, and aunt until their passing. Doris's outlook on life was always positive. She was direct and outspoken. She was straightforward and honest. She would encourage those struggling or in pain to "Pull yourself up by your bootstraps," but with that advice, she was also more than willing to bend down and help pick up those boots. Doris was an early riser. She was on the go until late evening throughout most of her life. Her biggest hardship in her final years was not being able to get around easily in order to offer more help to others. As the years and age took their toll on her physical body, her spiritual body became stronger. Those around her saw Doris seize all that life had yet to offer at every stage of her life. Doris was preceded in death by her parents, husband Charles (Charlie) Soost, and sister Janie Hicks. She is survived by three children: Bonnie Hendrix Jackson of Kansas City, Missouri, Charles (Chuck) Soost of Orlando, Florida, and Debbie Soost Michelson of Scottsdale, Arizona. She is also survived by four grandchildren: Lynne Jackson Elder, Jen Soost D'Aquisto, Jill Soost Workman, and Nicole Fine. Doris was also blessed with great grandchildren: Ashley, Preston, Mallory and Jackson Elder; Nicholas, Matthew and Olivia D'Aquisto, and Tanner Workman.

Doris Soost

March 8, 1919 - March 26, 2016