Eloise Doane

Eloise Shepherd Doane finally succumbed to her illnesses at the family home on April 6, 2010, aged 85. In attendance was her immediate family. Eloise was the oldest of three children born to Josephine Shepherd and Harry Shepherd. She survived her two brothers, Harry Shepherd, Jr. and Donald Shepherd the youngest, to be the last of the family. Eloise is now survived by her beloved husband of 60 years, Leon Mayo Doane, Jr. ("Nick"), her daughters Sandra Doane-Johnson of La Plata, MD, Marcy Doane of London, England, and her only grandchild Amanda Doane-Johnson who is a student at Salisbury University. From humble beginnings, Eloise developed a strong determination knowing what her goals were and what she wanted to accomplish. After graduating from Eastern High School, she worked for the General Accounting Office in Washington, DC where the seeds of thrift were laid which was to stand her in good stead in the years to come. She then transferred over to the Naval Supply Office - during that time she met and married Nick. Later, she went on to work at the Naval Paymaster's Office in Dahlgren, VA until her first child was born; a second followed four years later. With the arrival of her first daughter, she became a stay-at- home mom raising two girls and accompanying her husband to San Diego, Pearl Harbor, Long Beach, and Annapolis while he was in the Navy. On Nick's retirement from the Navy, Eloise continued to work, finding employment at the Smithsonian Institute working in Payroll, Security, and Paleontology for many years. Her occupation finally ended in the Federal Government at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars in 1992, completing a 43-year working career. Her thrift during her working life afforded the family a good quality of life and over the next 18 years she enjoyed her retirement. She loved to shop, to decorate her homes and to enjoy the benefits of a beautiful garden. There was time to travel with Nick, spending time between their homes in Ocean City and White Plains, MD as well as visiting Europe to see her daughter, and doting on her only grandchild, Mandy. Only failing health in latter years dampened her spirits and determination. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Associaton, PO Box 1889, La Plata, MD 20646 or Hospice of Charles County, PO Box 1703, La Plata, MD 20646. Visitation will be held from 2-6 PM on Sunday, April 11, 2010 with prayers recited at Raymond Funeral Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Ignatius Chapel Point at 10 AM on Monday, April 12, 2010. Interment is at Trinity Memorial Gardens immediately following.

Eloise Doane

November 9, 1924 - April 6, 2010