DORIS LENORE BJORLING
June 6, 1920 - Aug. 12, 2010.
Doris Lenore Bjorling, 90, a long-time resident of Mount Vernon, died peacefully at her home in Mount Vernon Thursday, Aug. 12, 2010.
She was born in Milltown, Wash., on June 6, 1920, daughter of Ernst and Josephine (Fuller) Carlson of Stanwood.
Doris graduated from Stanwood High School, having a strong interest in music and the arts. She was in a vocal trio called The Three Tones, which included her sister, Marion. They occasionally performed on radio station KVI.
Doris attended Western Washington University briefly before going to beauty school. She practiced beauty work for several years and owned a beauty salon.
After marrying Ken Bjorling on Aug. 23, 1947, she became a full-time homemaker and mother.
Doris had a great love for her husband, family, friends, music and home life; she spent her entire lifetime making a wonderful environment for her family, teaching her children love of family and togetherness by living example.
She is survived by her children, Daniel Bjorling, Mike Bjorling and Roberta Bjorling, and grandchildren, Amy Kay Clark and Zachary Clark.
She was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth, her parents Ernst and Josephine, her sister Marion Carlson Melquist, and her brother Lloyd Carlson.
A private family graveside service was held at Clear Lake Cemetery. Relay
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 710 2nd Ave. Suite 900, Seattle, WA 98104 or to your favorite charity.
Arrangements were under the care of Kern Funeral Home.
