BOLDT, Doris Blanche

December 7, 1929 — July 18, 2025

Doris Boldt’s journey with Jesus recently led her to Kelowna’s Hospice House, where she left her body behind to continue her walk with Him into the realm that she had only understood by faith but now knows by sight and in the fullness of joy. She was 95.

Doris was born in Hanna, Alberta in the late 1920s, and was the oldest of three sisters. Life at home was filled with music and warm relationships with friends and extended family. Faith in Jesus Christ became a reality during her early years, and Doris’ social life revolved around the church youth group.

For several years, Doris worked at the local bank as a teller, which in later years served her well as the family bookkeeper. One of her first purchases was a Brownie camera, and taking pictures became a life-long interest.

Doris attended the Western Canadian Bible Institute in Regina, where she met Walter, whom she later married. Doris took her role as Pastor’s wife seriously, serving alongside Walter in Dawson Creek, and Saskatoon at the University Drive Alliance Church, which later transitioned to the Circle Drive Alliance Church.

While Walter related well to the larger crowds of attendees, Doris is remembered for being at her self-appointed post by the main door to shake a hand and give a first name greeting to the hundreds of individual attendees as they left the building after the services. Doris’s memory for dates and family connections was encyclopedic and to this day many remember the warmth of her inquiries as to the well-being of their families, and her remembrance of birthdays and anniversaries.

Upon retiring from Circle Drive, the Boldt’s moved to Kelowna and settled into a more relaxed lifestyle of winters in Arizona and summers in Canada. Walter spent several years speaking and travelling with the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada, during which Doris was his faithful support and companion. Doris loved their winters in Arizona and developed many precious friendships.

After Walter’s death in 2011, Doris was faced with the challenge of creating a new normal. For several years she continued to winter in Arizona; she also journeyed to France, Mexico, Alaska, and made recurring trips to visit an Arizona friend in Nova Scotia. With the loving support of family and friends, her later life settled into a weekly routine of bowling, outings, attending church, volunteering at a “Care and Share” group attending a weekly seniors worship service, musical “jam sessions”, Canasta nights, coffee times, and nightly visits with friends at Gordon Park.

Her bodily decline over the last year left her mostly confined to home, however, her mind, will, and faith remained strong to the end.

Doris was predeceased by her parents and an infant brother. She leaves behind her three children and spouses; eight grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; her sisters; many nieces and nephews; and a host of friends.

Doris was known as a sweet, friendly woman, always up for whatever was going on, and who chose to see the good in people and circumstances. Her oft-quoted maxim, “Things turn out the best for those who make the best of how things turn out” served her well. She leaves a legacy of faith and friendship.

A Private Family Viewing will be held on TUESDAY, AUGUST 12, at 7:00 PM, located at SPRINGFIELD FUNERAL HOME. After 8:00 PM, others are welcome.

A Memorial Service will be held on WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2025, at 1:00 PM, located at SPRINGFIELD FUNERAL HOME, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC. For those unable to attend in person, the service will be available via Livestream, with a recording accessible within 3-5 days.

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