Ellen Doornekamp, 87, Solomons

Friday, Nov. 20, 2009

Ellen Doorne-kamp, 87, of Solomons died Nov. 15, 2009, at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C.

Born March 11, 1922, in the Netherlands, she was the daughter of the late Willem Slagter and Imke Boonstra Slagter. She was the wife of Dennis Doornekamp, who preceded her in death in 2003.

She loved to read and knit. Her life revolved around her family and her cat, Mackie. She will be remembered as a caring, generous, good-hearted person.

She is survived by her daughter, Amy and her husband, John McHenry, of Solomons; her grandchildren, Kara and her husband, Brad Sysol, of Kalamazoo, Mich., and Tripp McHenry of Island Pond, Vt. She was the great-grandmother of Katelyn, Brandon, Lauren and Ashlyn Sysol; and sister of Saak deVries of the Netherlands. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

The family will receive friends Sunday, Nov. 22, from 1 to 2 p.m. at Rausch Funeral Home in Lusby, where a memorial service will follow at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Ruth Dixon officiating. Interment will be private.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Oyster Bay Condo Association, c/o Amy McHenry, P.O. Box 199, Dowell, MD 20629.