Doris Noland, 88, of Clarissa, passed away on February 27, 2009, at the Central Todd County Care Center.  Funeral services for Doris will be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2009, 11 a.m., at the United Methodist Church in Clarissa with Pastor Josh Doughty officiating.   Friends may call on Monday, March 2, 2009, 4-8 p.m., at the Iten Funeral Home in Clarissa and 1 hour prior to the service at the church.  Interment will be at the Hubbard Cemetery.

Doris was born September 2, 1920, in Bagley to Arther & Pearl (Stettler) Miller.  On May 8, 1940 she married Verlon Noland in Eagle Bend.  Doris and Verlon farmed in the Clarissa area from 1940 to 1978 when they returned to their lake home near Nevis.  They wintered in McAllen, Texas for 17 years.  Doris enjoyed all types of gardening, playing cards, cribbage, bingo and going to dances.  She was very active in her church.  Doris was a member of the United Methodist Church in Clarissa, Riverside United Methodist Church in Park Rapids and the first president of the Hoe & Hope Garden Club.  Grandma has been a great example for us to follow.  She was always pleasant, never complained and always had something good to say about everyone.  She was always there to give us advice, but only if it was asked for.  Grandma loved her family and her God; she leaves behind many great memories.

Doris is survived by her children:  Russell (Jan) Noland of Browerville, Muriel (Wesley) Smith of Alexandria, Jeanette (Karl) Lindquist of East Grand Forks, Tammy Milbrant of St. Peter, Jay (Barb) Noland of Browerville, Bill (MaryAnn) Miller of Cedar, Verna Christopher of Browerville, brother Dale (Lois) Miller of Leonard, 21 grandchildren and 39 great grandchildren.

Doris is preceded in death by her parents, husband Verlon on December 16, 1996, granddaughter Toni Louise, 1 sister and 6 brothers.