Doris M. (nee Harpham) Salmon Obituary (1918

Doris Marie Salmon was born August 16, 1918 in Joliet Illinois to Wilbur H. Harpham and Marie Adelmann Harpham. Doris lived in Lockport Illinois until 1932 and then moved with her parents to Waukegan Illinois. She graduated from Waukegan High School in 1936 and attended college at National College of Education where she earned a bachelors’ degree in 1940. She taught first grade in Monroe Michigan, Highland Park, and Lake Forest. Doris married Robert W. Salmon in 1948 and shared 56 years with him until his death in 2004. Throughout her life, Doris was an active community member involved in the AAUW, Woman’s Club, Historical Society, YMCA, Friends of Library, Girl Scouts, and Pads. She was a member of Brentwood Swim and Tennis Club for 38 years where she developed and enjoyed many lifelong friendships. Doris is survived by her children Richard Salmon (Niki), Susan Turnage (Ernest), and Diane Salmon, five grandchildren (Marie, Adam, Larisa, Daniel, Alec), and three great grandchildren (Lila, Parker, Clark). Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM on Monday, December 24, 2018 at Peterson and Patch Funeral Home 408 N. Sheridan Rd. Waukegan, Illinois. Burial following services at Ascension Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM to time of service at the funeral home. Please sign our online guestbook at www.waukeganfunerals.com.