Elsie M. Doan, 82, of Defiance, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2015 at Brookview Healthcare Center in Defiance, Ohio. She was born on November 12, 1932 to Richard and Catherine (McDonough) Flynn in Boston, Massachusetts. On June 14, 1952 she married Charles F. "Fred" Doan who proceeded her in death on July 16, 1998. Elsie is a proud U.S. Army Veteran, having served with the occupation forces in Japan during the Korean Conflict from 1951 to 1953. She was honorably discharged from the 8030th WAC Det. in Camp Zama, Honshu, Japan. She earned the United Nations Service and Korean Service Medals.  Elsie is a life member of VFW Post #3360 in Defiance. Elsie enjoyed crocheting and other craft making, reading, and attending craft fairs when she was able. Elsie is survived by her sons, Charles F. (Debbie) Doan, Jr. of Oakwood, Ohio, and James A. (Beth) Doan of  Idaho, grandsons, Ryan Doan and James Doan III, 2 step grandsons, brother, William Flynn of Boston, MA, and sister, Peggy Wilkie of North Carolina. She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Catherine Flynn, husband, Charles "Fred" Doan, granddaughter, Caitlyn Mae Doan, and several brothers and sisters. Visitation will be held from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at Schaffer Funeral Home, Defiance, Ohio. Funeral services will follow at 1:00 pm at the funeral home, with Deacon Jeff Mayer, officiating. Burial will take place in the Riverside Cemetery. Military graveside rites will be completed by VFW Post #3360. Memorials are suggested to the Wounded Warriors or Heartland Hospice.