Doris M. Blackport
Doris M. (England) Blackport, 77, of Syracuse passed away August 19, 2010 at Goshen General Hospital. She was born September 8, 1932 in Logansport, IN to Bert & Lonie (Taylor) Randolph. She married John Blackport in June of 2000 who survives her. She was a retired restaurant owner, operating Englands for many years. She was a member of the Wawasee Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, John Blackport. 5 Daughters – Becky (Ken) Schmitt, Wanda (Scott) Brown, Sue Cougar, Marsha(Gary) Weaver, and Deborah(J.R) Miller. 2 Sons – Douglas (Cheryl) Ringler Sr. and Dennis Ringler. 15 Grandchildren, 24 Great-Grandchildren and 4 Great-Great-Grandchildren. 3 Sisters-Leona Peters, Litta Hylton, and Shirley Pace. She was preceeded by her husband Kellie England, 1 Brother, 1 Grandson, and 1 Daughter.
Calling hours for Doris will be Saturday, August 21, 2010 from 4-8 PM at the Eastlund Funeral Home. Services will be Sunday, August 22, 2010 at 2:00 PM with Pastor Harold Gingrich officiating at the funeral home. Burial will follow at the Syracuse Cemetery.