Obituary of Doris M. Michael

Doris M. Michael (62) passed away on November 3, 2015 in St. Maries, ID after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born to Milton and Margaret (Pryne) Swatman on February 7, 1953 in St. Maries, ID. She grew up in St. Maries and attended high school at SMHS. Following high school, Doris traveled all over working various jobs. She worked as a Certified Nurse’s Assistant, Bartender, and worked construction running a Scraper in Roosevelt, WA. In 1992 Doris started dating Frank Michael. The couple married on April 23, 1994 at their home in Emida, ID. A majority of Doris’ career was spent as a Phlebotomist with Benewah Community Hospital where she dedicated 20 years of her life. In Doris’ spare time she was a member of Emida Secret Sisters and Eagles Lodge, she bowled in league on a team, quilted, and rode horses. She enjoyed traveling to all of her grandkids sporting events. Doris was a big fan of the Gonzaga Bulldogs and loved watching them. One of her most favorite trips was to Battle in Seattle with her good friend Marnie Johnson. She also collected elephants. Doris is survived by her husband Frank at the family home, her parents Milton and Margaret Swatman, her daughters and sons in-law Jackie and Brian McGregor of St. Maries ID, Tori Michael and Vern Fritsche of Tensed ID, and Toni and Ralph Quigley of St. Maries ID. She is also survived by her sister Joyce Daniels of Cheney, WA and sister in-law Delli Swatman of Thompson Falls, MT, 12 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her brother Samuel Swatman and son Tim Michael. A memorial service is planned for Friday November 13, 2015 at 2:00 pm at the Elks Lodge in St. Maries, ID. Please wear your Zag’s gear in honor of Doris. A gathering of family and friends will follow at the lodge.