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Doris Huffaker Obituary

Doris L. Huffaker Nov. 18, 1930~Nov. 21, 2013 Resident of Danville Doris passed away peacefully at home after a sudden illness, with her family by her side. She was married to her husband, Clark, who preceded her in death, for 62 years. Aside from raising her three children, she worked as a bookkeeper, was an active member of her church and a Thrift Station volunteer. She is survived by her three children Terri (Roger), Tim (Beth) and Tom (Janice), her sister Lois, brothers Norman and John, and many nieces and nephews. She adored her six grandchildren, Allison, Michael, Molly, Trevor, Julie and Maya. Doris will be fondly remembered by them and so many others for her graceful, generous and loving spirit. Memorial Services will be Dec. 14, 11:00am at Trinity Lutheran, Walnut Creek, CA

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Published by Contra Costa Times on Dec. 1, 2013.

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