Doris Arline Ewan

Doris Arline Ewan, 93, of Metamora, IL, formerly of Peoria and Henry, IL, passed away at 4:25 am on Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at UnityPoint Health-Proctor, Peoria. She was born on July 4, 1922 in Des Moines, IA to Ardrey L. and Margaret A. (Kennedy) Allen. She married John Grafton Ewan on July 16, 1942 in Des Moines, IA. He passed away on June 3, 2008. Surviving are her children John (Sue) Ewan of Kimberling City, MO, LeeAnn (Jay) Glatz of Dunlap, IL, and Thomas (Valeria) Ewan of Old Hickory, TN; five grandchildren Matthew (Sara) Glatz, Shawn (Janelle) Glatz, Patrick Glatz, Alissa (H. Lee) Martin, and Maggie Ewan; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, and brother Norman Allen. Doris was a teacher and director for the University United Methodist Church Nursery School in Peoria from 1965 - 1982. She was an active volunteer for University United Methodist Church from 1965 - 2000. She had actively volunteered in her community in Girl Scouts, 4-H, Sunday School, and Meals on Wheels. Doris enjoyed playing bridge, sewing, and the outdoors. She loved listening to talking books. She had a special love for little children. She was a member of Metamora Christian Union Church and the Phileathea group. Doris enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 11, 2016 at 10:00 am at Christian Union Church with Pastor Gary Salm officiating. Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 10, 2016 from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm at Mason Funeral Home Metamora Chapel and also one hour prior to services on Monday at the church. Graveside services will follow at 1:30 pm in Henry Cemetery, Henry. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to Christian Union Church or Snyder Village. Online condolences at www.masonfuneralhomes.com.