Doris M. Blackport


August 20th

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.


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