Doris James passed away at the Courtyard Assisted Living Facility on July 22, 2013. She was born on November 19, 1933 in Yuba City, California.
Doris graduated from Yuba City High School. She married Denver Duncan in December, 1951, and they had two children together; Denise Duncan James & David Duncan.
In May, 1974, Doris married Robert A. "Jesse" James. Jesse had three children; Gregory James, Robert W. James and Kate Nesbitt.
Through the years Doris worked for the old Sutter North Clinic on Third St. in Marysville & for Dr. Kierney, Dermatologist, but preferred being a homemaker and traveling with her husband Jesse.
Doris is preceded in death by her husband, Robert A. James; her parents, Edward and Bertha Morton; her brother, Maurice Morton; and her sister, Dorothy English.
She is survived by her daughter Denise Duncan James, Yuba City; her son David Duncan (Lisa), Yuba City; her step-sons Gregory James, Newport Beach, CA and Robert W. James, Yuba City and her step- daughter Kate Nesbitt, Los Angeles, CA, five grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, & nieces and nephews.
Doris was a loving wife, mother, Nana and special friend to many and will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
Services are scheduled for 11:30 a.m. on Monday, July 29, 2013 at Chapel of the Twin Cities. Burial will follow service at Sutter Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers you may make donations to the American Cancer Society.
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Always a beautiful lady. Sorry to hear of her passing. My thoughts and prayers are with Denise, David and family.
Barbara Johansen-Loomis
August 4, 2013
Denise and David, I am so sorry for the lose of your mother. I remember her as a very nice and beautiful lady. My thoughts are with you.
Susan Mendes (Johansen)
Susan Mendes
July 27, 2013
For my friend, Doris
Vickie McDougal
July 27, 2013
My prayers go out to this lovely lady's family. She was a wonderful neighbor and I'll miss her terribly.
Vickie McDougal
July 26, 2013
You will be missed Dough Dough, I called you that because I couldn't say Doris when I was small! You were a sister to my mother, and someone she could always confide in. Thank You for that! You will always be in our hearts!
Karen Bautista-Woolford
July 26, 2013
Doris was my initial assistant when I entered my dermatology practice at the Marysville Clinic. She was a joy to work with and never disappointed me or the patients.My wife Roberta and I will miss this lovely lady.
Carl Kierney
July 24, 2013
We'll miss you Doris. Doris was a good friend and a "classy" lady. We will miss her smile and we will miss our visits with her. God Bless the family. Love, Curly and Lila
Curly & Lila Hall
July 24, 2013
Our sympathy and warmest thoughts are with you and your family.
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The Appeal Democrat Family
July 24, 2013
My beloved Nana...I am blessed to have had you in my life for so many years. Such a beautiful lady inside and out! This picture of you makes me smile and remember fondly the day when we had 3 generations together making memories! I love you and feel so very fortunate to be the first to call you "Nana"
Trisha Henry
July 24, 2013
My Beloved Nana...I am blessed to have had you in my life for so many years. Such a beautiful lady inside and out! This picture of you makes me smile and remember the day fondly when we had 3 generations together making memories! I love you and feel so very fortunate to be the first to call you "Nana"
Trisha Henry
July 24, 2013
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