Dora Mae Endes

Dora Mae Endes, 72 of Palmer joined her Lord and Savior May 14, 2015.

She was born March 9, 1943, in Barstow, California to the late Jim and Virginia Johnston.

Dora Mae and her family later moved to Bakersfield, California where she finished her education and met her best friend and soul mate, Selden Endes. The two were married and journeyed to Palmer, where they called home. Dora Mae was a devoted wife and stay at home mother. She took great pride in taking care of her family and home. She was always the first to lend a helping hand at her church, 4-H Club, and horse club or at any school activity.

Dora Mae was one of the strongest most courageous people anyone has ever met. She endured health issues for a majority of her life, and made the most out of what she was dealt.

Dora Mae is survived by her daughter, Pamela (Brian) Green of Hot Springs, South Dakota; son, Morey Endes of Palmer; daughter, Acadia Lightner of Palmer; brother, Fred Johnston of Bakersfield, California; grandchildren, Jacob (Staci Kay) Burkhart Bixby, Oklahoma, David (Nicole) Cullison of Sheridan, Wyoming, Macy Green of Hot Springs, South Dakota, Joshua (Lindsey) Endes of Wasilla, Tessa Mae Endes of Palmer; great grandchildren, Jade Cullison, Noelle Cullison, Steele, Cullison, Adalee Burkhart, Emersyn Burkhart.

She joins her heavenly family, devoted husband, Selden Endes; father, Jim Johnston; mother, Virginia Johnston; sister, Virginia Ann Bingham; and brothers, Jimmy Johnston and Billy Johnston.

A celebration of Dora Mae’s life is at 2 p.m., May 21 at Farmloop Christian Center.

Condolences and cards can be sent to: 6225 N Britchenstrap Dr. Palmer, AK 99645.