Memories of Doris Clara Engstrom

In memory of

Doris Clara Engstrom

Seattle, WA, USA

July 30, 1924 - June 3, 2021

Jul 30, 1924 - Jun 3, 2021

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Linda Gamrath

Dearest family of beautiful Doris. We remember with great love our time together as young families at King of Kings in Renton. May your memories be comforting and blessed! Much love and God's peace be with you all, Ellen Gamrath and family

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Jeanne Poole

2014, Seattle

90th birthday on Jeanne's front deck — with Doris Engstrom

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Lyle Larson

The Swedish chef has nothing on these two!!

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Esther Stultz

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Lyle Larson

What can I say about someone whom I lovingly referred to as the "Swedish Princess" other than I loved her and felt loved by her. I'm blessed to have been involved with the entire Engstrom family for so many years. The memories for me are countless. It was a true joy discussing our common Swedish roots and Scandinavian heritage with Doris. And, it should be of no surprise to anyone that the sweet "Swedish Princess" could also be as tough as a Viking shield maiden!!

It was an honor to have assisted Ed Verrier operating on both Doris and her husband, and vividly recall taking care of both of them as patients. Perhaps my greatest honor is the privilege of working with her daughter Jeanne and watching Sarah, Elizabeth, and Daniel grow up.

I have no doubt Doris the matriarch will be sorely missed by all. I have faith we'll all see her again in heaven someday. Let's just hope she hasn't completely taken over before we all get there!

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Esther Stultz

Jeanne Poole

Doris and Sapphire

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Esther Stultz

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Sarah Poole

For Grammy
From Sarah Christine Poole (Granddaughter)
When I was l little, I always remember looking up to my strong, incredibly well put together, somewhat brazen grandmother with awe. How on earth could one woman look that polished, be that funny and wholesome, intelligent and still manage to have a killer spoon collection AND get all the ingredients for the gingerbread houses during Christmas in time? Who Is lucky enough to have had traditions passed down as well as great family legacies and a love story for the books.
My entire life, I and we all have been so lucky to have such a fine example of a woman, mentor, mother, grandmother, friend and other titles in our lives. Words such as “crud’ and “fanny’ and phrases such as isn’t this MARVELOUS, would never have been in our vocabulary. None of us knew that she was Swedish royalty!
This one amazing woman had the ability not only to make everyone feel special – she also laid down the foundations for the family pride, legacy and a bit of good pressure upon every one. Her values, unmatched in character, always reflected her inner intellectual self.
One particular thing Grammy impressed upon me was always to go for your dreams. She was in fact, my biggest cheerleader. “ Don’t put up with any “blank” you can do it! Just go for it!
Encouragements like this to myself personally have had a huge impact on some important life decisions. When I deciding whether or not to pursue art, apparently more of a talent family-wide that I realized, Grammy always stuck by my side, encouraging me to work a little bit harder and giving me the most positive critiques.
I know everyone can remember years ago in the Tri-Cities house, looking through all her paintings and thinking which one they would eventually want. When I decided to pursue artwork, her first reaction was overwhelming joy. Coming from someone as talented as her I always will cherish her opinions in the highest regard. This helped me to grow into myself as a person and to not be afraid to follow my dreams. I remember her saying something and turning around, somewhat to my nervousness (as Grammy can be intimidating in the best way at times) and saying, “Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise” I will carry those words with me always and cherish them in times of self-doubt or otherwise. She was and still continues to be a pillar of strength, love, beauty and goodness.
I will always remember her, as perfectly put together from head to toe, well – read, hilarious, fun loving, light hearted ,fierce a can-do attitude and a love that never faded, no matter what. I know all of us must in our hearts feel similar. The amount of love and support from our Grandmother was, is and will always be unmatched. We are so lucky to have had, and still have, I believe the most special grandmother, mother, aunt etc. who the Universe seemed to have blessed us with. An extraordinary example of a woman who overcame immense obstacles to live a very long healthy fruitful life filled with the people and things she loved surrounded by a family who loves her unconditionally. We should all be so lucky to have a Doris in our lives. I love you Grandma and I always will. You will be missed tremendously but, I know somewhere, you are watching over us with your ever-graceful presence and ease. My one hope is that I can live up to a smidgen of the woman you became and still are. Thank you.

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Esther Stultz

I have such fond memories of Doris. She was a bright light— always so kind and caring. I’m not surprised that she almost lived to be 100!! She saw the best in everything and in everyone! I know you all must miss her so much already. My deepest condolences to each one of you. I'm saddened to think that I won't have another chance to see her radiant smile and to hear her words of wisdom and encouragement on this side of eternity. I think I may need to print and frame the beautiful photo of her with the orchid just to remind myself every day of the kind of person I would like to emulate. If I could laugh half as much as she laughed, love half as much as she loved, and care about others half as much as she cared, then I think my life will have been a success. Thank you, Doris, for being such a lovely human being and for blessing me with the gift of Jeanne and her precious family.

XOXO,
Esther (Cayford) Stultz

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