Doris Irene Slavik, daughter of William and Lavoe (Morgan) Trump, was born July 15, 1928. She was born at her parents' home three and a half miles northeast of Kensington, Kansas. She passed away Saturday, September 12, 2020, at Sun Porch of Smith County at the age of 92.
She had no memory of her mother as Lavoe departed this life after a brief illness when Doris was only 14 months old. She was lovingly raised by her aunt and uncle, Helen (Trump) and George Davis who lived two miles southeast of Kensington. Her father was also very involved with her care and was a major part of her life. Doris also kept in close contact with her grandparents, Michael and Margaret Trump of Kensington and Tom and Mabel Morgan of Littleton, Colorado.
Doris received her education in the rural school and high school of Kensington. She was a member of the Methodist Church.
She married Elvyn Slavik on July 5, 1946. They farmed for a short time near Kirwin, Kansas, and were blessed with a daughter, Elaine, in 1948. The family moved to Diagonal, Iowa, for a period of time before returning to Kansas where they farmed with Doris's father.
Throughout her lifetime Doris was a homemaker and a caregiver. She enjoyed cooking and was always trying new recipes. For many years she was co-chairman of one of the circle groups at the United Church of Kensington that prepared and served meals for the community.
She enjoyed fishing, knitting, playing cards and board games, and watching television. Doris and Elvyn went to many dances, and playing croquet was a favorite activity for the family. She and Elvyn belonged to a pinochle card club for couples, and Doris was also a member of a ladies' card club. In addition, she spent many afternoons at the Kensington Senior Center playing cards with her friends.
Doris so enjoyed her grandchildren, Bryan Jon and Alana Michelle. She and Elvyn made many trips to Marysville, Kansas so they could attend basketball games, dance recitals, musicals, and graduations as they were always very supportive of their grandchildren and loved being there to attend their events and were always proud of their achievements.
She will be remembered for being spunky and spirited, generous to her family, honest, and having integrity. Her family will always think of her as the “caregiver” as she was still taking care of Elvyn when he was 99 years old as they both still lived at home. Doris will be missed by her family and friends.
Doris is survived by her daughter, Elaine (Larry) Pfeifer, two grandchildren, Bryan Pfeifer and Alana (Jeremy) Fries, and other relatives and friends.
Preceding her in death were her parents, William and Lavoe Trump, her aunt and uncle, Helen and George Davis, her cousin, Ray Davis, and her husband, Elvyn Slavik.
When the family would leave or when saying good-bye on the phone, she would always say, “I love you a bushel and a peck and a hug around the neck.” Those words will be missed beyond measure.
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