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Doris Pryor Obituary
Doris Pryor
Resident of Los Altos
Jan. 25, 1920-Oct. 20, 2010
She was born in Eveleth Minnesota. In 1954 she moved to Palo Alto, California with her husband Fred W. Pryor (deceased in 2000). They were happily married to for 49 years. She was a loving Mother, Grand Mother and Great Grandmother. She is survived by her sister Meredee Menesses, two daughters Nancy Richardson & Jill Pryor and son Mark Pryor and numerous Grand Children/Great Grand Children. After retiring from teaching for the Alum Rock Union School District she was very active in Daughters of the American Revolution/DAR, American Association of University Women/AAUW, The Florets of Palo Alto and her Bridge Club. She was and good Christian with a positive outlook on life, always looking for the good in everyone. She is dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew and met her.
The Service will be held at 2pm Wednesday November 3rd in the Chapel at Alta Mesa Cemetery at 695 Arastradero Rd., Palo Alto CA
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lisa lucero
November 4, 2010
Mrs. Pryor , was my second grade teacher too....as you can tell she was a great teacher from the other memories being shared. You never forget a teacher who cares. Thank you Mrs. Pryor for caring for all your little second graders.My condolences to the family. Peace be with you all.
Lisa Lucero (2nd grade class of 1975)
November 3, 2010
My condolences to her family, She was one of best teachers I had at Linda Vista.
Bonnie Poytress
November 2, 2010
I, too, had Mrs. Pryor for second grade at Linda Vista. She was a great teacher and I'm sorry to hear she has passed away. My condolences to the family.
November 2, 2010
Hello. Mrs. Pryor was my 2nd grade teacher at Linda Vista in San Jose,CA. I remember her fondly. She was a great teacher. I know will be missed by many.
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