Doris Ann Slaymaker, 78, Warsaw, passed away at 12:20 a.m. Aug. 12, 2015, at her home. She was born Nov. 1, 1936, in Kosciusko County, to Eugene and Anna Mae Evans Beigh. She was a graduate of Warsaw High School in 1955. She attended Manchester College, where she earned her associates arts degree in early childhood education. She was a preschool teacher at Little People School for many years. She also worked as a Creative Galleries consultant. She was a proud member of the Trinity United Methodist Church. She was the Kosciusko County Home Extension president from 1987-1988 and 1981-1982. She was involved in Kiwanis International where she served as president and secretary. She was a Girl Scout Day Camp director, served as vice president for the Indiana Lakeland Girl Scout Council, and was a canoeing instructor. She volunteered for the American Red Cross, Heart Association and was a 4-H leader in Kosciusko County. She was the county’s first director of Volunteer Community Services. In 1990 she was nominated for Times-Union WRSW “Woman of the Year,” with Greater Area Warsaw Chamber of Commerce. She lived in Sun City, Calif., for 14 years. While there, she served as the United Methodist Women District secretary. She also took part in the Grandparent Fostering Tutoring Program. Survivors are: two sons, Roy Slaymaker, Columbus, Ohio, and Samuel (and spouse Carol) Slaymaker, Warsaw; four grandchildren: Andrew (and spouse Kimberly) Slaymaker, Claypool; Brittney (and spouse Craig) Brosman, Winona Lake; Nicole and Jennifer Slaymaker both of Warsaw; two great-grandchildren, Payton and Avery Slaymaker; two brothers, Robert (and spouse Mary Lou) Beigh, Findlay, Ohio, and Benny (and spouse Amy) Beigh, Orlando, Fla.; and a sister Rosalie (and spouse Jim) Bonine, Culver. She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Roberta Slaymaker; and a brother, Bill Beigh. A celebration of life will be at noon Aug. 29 at Trinity United Methodist Church, Warsaw. This will be a potluck celebration. The family requests that you bring a dish and favorite memory to share. McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw, is entrusted with arrangements. ***** Condolences via www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com
