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Doris Fischer Obituary
Jan. 30, 1933 - Oct. 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, wintering in Palm Desert, Calif., and 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 p.m., on Saturday, October 16, 2010. Burial will follow at Oak Lawn Memorial Park. For on-line condolences, go to
www.McHenryFuneralHome.com
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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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