Ellen Doornekamp, 87, of Solomons, MD passed away peacefully on November 15, 2009 at Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, D. C. She was born on March 11, 1922 in the Netherlands to the late Willem Slagter and Imke Boonstra Slagter. She was the beloved wife of the late Dennis Doornekamp who preceded her in death in 2003. Ellen loved to read and knit. Her life revolved around her family and her precious cat Mackie. She will always be known as a caring, generous, good hearted person. She is survived by her daughter Amy and her husband John McHenry of Solomons, MD. Her grandchildren Kara and her husband Brad Sysol of Kalamazoo, MI and Tripp McHenry of Island Pond, VT. Great grandmother of Katelyn, Brandon, Lauren and Ashlyn Sysol. Sister of Saak deVries of the Netherlands. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.

Ceremony Details: The family will receive friends on Sunday, November 22, 2009 from 1~2 PM at the Rausch Funeral Home, Lusby, MD. Memorial service will follow at 2:00 PM. with Pastor Ruth Dixon officiating. Interment private. Should friends desire memorial contributions may be made in Ellen's name to the Oyster Bay Condo Association, c/o Amy McHenry, P. O. Box 199, Dowell, MD 20629.