Doris May Scouten
September 21, 1924 - December 19, 2023
Obituary
Doris May Scouten of Bellevue, Washington, passed away peacefully on December 19. She was 99. She was interred at St. Mark’s Cathedral in Seattle. Doris was born in London, England, on September 21, 1924. She met her future husband, Robert, while he served in the U.S. Army in England during World War II. She immigrated to the United States and they married in 1948. She was a member of the Missouri Synod Lutheran Church. She is survived by her son, Howard Scouten, daughter-in-law, Judy Scouten, granddaughter, Emily Scouten, of Pittsburg, CA; granddaughter Lissa Gangjee of Houston, Texas; and grandson Terry Gertge of Ault, Colorado. Memorials may be sent to the Epilepsy Foundation.
We were long time neighbors of Doris. We looked out for each other. We introduced her to the Lutheran church which she was hesitatant to due because of the German roots (she had strong opinions!) but was won over because we said the Lord’s Prayer the way the church of England did. She shared many stories about growing up in England during the war. Our favorite was her sticking her tongue out at the young princesses, Elizabeth and Margaret while they rode by. We had lots of good times and laughs together. She joined us for family celebrations and holidays. We lost touch with her after she moved from her first nursing home. We think about her each time we look into her backyard and see her beautiful roses. A real English rose she was! May you rest in peace dear friend. We love you.