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GREENVILLE — Doris E. Royer, 88, of Greenville passed away, Monday, May 18, 2015, at Rest Haven Nursing Home in Greenville, Ohio.
She was born Aug. 6, 1926, in Darke County, Ohio, a daughter of the late Guy and Della (Fitzgerald) Young. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Alvin Young, and a sister, Ina Knick.
Doris was retired from Treaty Company in Greenville where she worked as a file clerk. She was a member of Pitsburg Church of Brethren and a volunteer at the Brethren Home Retirement Community. Doris was an avid artist who enjoyed painting.
She is survived by her children, Gloria Royer of LaCrosse, Wisconsin, John (Marsha) Royer of Fort Bragg, California, Terry (Lisa) Royer of Dayton, Ohio, Lisa (Norman) Baker of Union City, Indiana, and Tim Royer of Greenville, Ohio; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sisters, Louetta Goubeaux of Greenville, Iris (Donald) Ross of Celina, Ohio; and many beloved nieces, nephews and friends.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home in Greenville with Pastor Ken Oren officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery. Family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday from 10 a.m. till the time of service. In the lieu of flowers family request memorials be given to State of the Heart Hospice. Condolence maybe left for the family at www.oliverfloyd.com
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Sam and Cinda(Spencer) George
May 25, 2015
John, Terry and Family
Take comfort in knowing you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Your families are in our thoughts
and prayers at this hard time.
May 21, 2015
Tim & Family ,so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother and loved one. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Duane Hobbs & Ann Renfro
Carolyn Van Vickle Roberts
May 21, 2015
I want to extend my condolences to the Royer and Young family members. My mother, Catherine, enjoyed so very much the frequent letters she received from her cousin Doris. I am truly sorry for the loss of your dear loved one.
Teresa Falkenstein
May 21, 2015
Dear Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Aunt Doris was the definition of Grace and the world will miss her sweet soul. Even a long life is hard to let go...
My love to you all,
Teresa and family
Dick & Lynn Schaar
May 20, 2015
We are deeply saddened by the loss of your sister. May our Lord bless and comfort you and your family during this time of grief.
Karen Diehl
May 19, 2015
We are sorry for your loss. Your family will remain in our thoughts and prayers. May you cherish the lifetime memories you've made together. -- The Lyons and Knoth Families
May 19, 2015
Iris, sorry to hear of your loss. Remembering you in prayer . May God Bless and Comfort you and your family.
Dewane & Martha Burns,
Grand Haven, MI
Kay Mote
May 19, 2015
Terry/and entire Royer family....so sorry for your loss....you have my prayers, thoughts and my sincere sympathy.
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