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Doris Fischer Obituary

January 31, 1933 - October 9, 2010 Doris J. Fischer, daughter to Ralph B. Crandall and Dorothy Loomis was born in Joplin, Mo. on January 30, 1933. She died October 9, 2010 in her home surrounded by loving family after a year-long battle with cancer. She is survived by her brother, Ralph Crandall of Palm Springs, Calif.; son, James Fischer of Corvallis, Ore.; and daughters, Janice Smith of Redding, Calif. and Loretta Prince of Anderson, Calif.; grandchildren and great grandchildren. Doris was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Fischer; daughter, Ginger Prince; brother, Loomis Crandall; and two granddaughters, Tara and Jolea Prince. She enjoyed playing golf, bowling, painting, creating stained glass and wintering in Palm Desert, Calif. while enjoying summers in Corvallis, Ore. A non-denominational service will be held for Doris at the McHenry Funeral Home in Corvallis, Ore. starting at 1:00 PM on Saturday, October 16, 2010. Burial will follow at Oak Lawn Memorial Park. For on-line condolences go to www.McHenry Funeral Home.com.

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Published by The Desert Sun from Oct. 14 to Oct. 19, 2010.

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October 17, 2010

Doris was a friend to many here in Portola and she will be remembered in our heartfelt thoughts. My hope is that wonderful memories and knowing that others care will bring comfort to Doris' family.

Lu Williamson, Portola C.C., Palm Desert CA.

Deb Hoppert

October 15, 2010

Doris' big smile and positive attitude always brought a smile to others here at Portola Country Club. She will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you---her family!

October 15, 2010

To the family of Doris Our Deepest simpathy of the loss of Mother and Grandmother God Bless Jan&Duane Rommereim Portola resedent

Rex Toltschin

October 15, 2010

Farewell Doris .. You are already missed, and my heart goes out to your family. Good Neighbor, Fine Person, Doris Fischer.

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