Doris Elaine Sturtz

Jul 5, 2026

Doris Elaine Erickson Sturtz, age 96, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2026, in Chandler, Ariz.

She was born in 1930 in Geneva, Iowa, to Clara and Lloyd Erickson. Doris married Edward "Eddie" Sturtz in 1955, and a few years later, the couple moved to Anchorage, Alaska, where they enjoyed hunting, fishing, mountain climbing and many other outdoor adventures. They were actively involved in their church community, First Assembly of God, where they made lifelong friends. In 1968, they moved with their two children to Johnston, Iowa, to be closer to Doris' family. Together, Doris and Eddie owned and operated Northwest Redymix in Des Moines, Iowa, before returning to the place they loved most, Anchorage, in 1978. Doris remained in Anchorage following Eddie's passing and moved to Chandler after her retirement.

The most important thing in Doris' life was her faith in God. She also enjoyed traveling and visited places such as China, Israel, Australia, and Mexico, as well as all states in the U.S. She was a natural entertainer and hosted weekly game nights in her home.

Doris is survived by her daughter, Karen Sturtz Argo and son-in-law Brian Argo; son, David Sturtz; granddaughters, Kennedi Argo and Kassidi Argo; sister-in-law, Faye Erickson; nieces, Joy Thornton, Faythe Landis and Kathy Erickson; and nephews, Rodney Erickson and Tim Erickson.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Doris' memory to Charlie's Lunch, https://www.charlieslunch.com/.