November 10, 2017 at 8:15 p.m.
Doris Northam
Feb. 22, 1919-Nov. 9, 2017
Doris Northam, 98, a former Portland resident, passed away Thursday at her son’s home in Fishers.
Doris was born on Feb. 22, 1919, in Rush County, Indiana, the daughter of Delbert and Letha (Marshall) Winkler. She married Charles Northam on Oct. 18, 1941, and he passed away Nov. 10, 2004.
Doris was an avid Indiana high school basketball fan, attending 55 consecutive state championship games. As the tournament moved to different locations, she attended games at Hinkle Fieldhouse, Indiana University’s Assembly Hall, Market Square Arena, RCA Dome and Conseco Fieldhouse. She was also in attendance for the Milan Miracle, which inspired the movie “Hoosiers.” She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Portland, Eastern Star in Winchester, Jay County Historical Society, Jay County Conservation Club and Do-A-Lot Home Ec. Club. Doris worked as a seamstress in her home for many years.
Survivors include:
Two sons — Maurice Northam (wife: Susan), Fishers, Indiana, and Bruce Northam, Fishers, Indiana
One daughter-in-law: Maryann Northam, Winchester, Indiana
One sister: Linda James, Isle Palms, South Carolina
Seven grandchildren, 13great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson.
Her son Carl Northam preceded her in death.
Visitation will be held on Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m. at Williamson and Spencer Funeral Home in Portland. Funeral services will follow at 3 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will follow on Monday at 2 p.m. in East Hill Cemetery, Arlington, Indiana.
Memorials to First Presbyterian Church in Portland.
Doris was born on Feb. 22, 1919, in Rush County, Indiana, the daughter of Delbert and Letha (Marshall) Winkler. She married Charles Northam on Oct. 18, 1941, and he passed away Nov. 10, 2004.
Doris was an avid Indiana high school basketball fan, attending 55 consecutive state championship games. As the tournament moved to different locations, she attended games at Hinkle Fieldhouse, Indiana University’s Assembly Hall, Market Square Arena, RCA Dome and Conseco Fieldhouse. She was also in attendance for the Milan Miracle, which inspired the movie “Hoosiers.” She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Portland, Eastern Star in Winchester, Jay County Historical Society, Jay County Conservation Club and Do-A-Lot Home Ec. Club. Doris worked as a seamstress in her home for many years.
Survivors include:
Two sons — Maurice Northam (wife: Susan), Fishers, Indiana, and Bruce Northam, Fishers, Indiana
One daughter-in-law: Maryann Northam, Winchester, Indiana
One sister: Linda James, Isle Palms, South Carolina
Seven grandchildren, 13
Her son Carl Northam preceded her in death.
Visitation will be held on Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m. at Williamson and Spencer Funeral Home in Portland. Funeral services will follow at 3 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will follow on Monday at 2 p.m. in East Hill Cemetery, Arlington, Indiana.
Memorials to First Presbyterian Church in Portland.
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