Doris Roberta Boris

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Doris Boris Obituary

. BORIS, Doris Roberta (Nee Ritchie) . It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Doris Roberta Boris (Nee Ritchie). Doris was born in Edmonton on February 27th, 1934, passed away July 19, 2014 and was the youngest of three daughters born to Robert and Emma Ritchie. . In 1936 the family moved to a small farm in Langley, BC, where she and her sisters Agnes and Jean, both pre-deceased, had a happy childhood, They enjoyed school and played on many community-sporting teams such as softball and badminton. Doris was rewarded with the title "Miss Athlete" in recognition of her participation and fundraising for her teams. . In 1951 Doris married Raymond Alexander Boris, pre-deceased, and they moved to Chilliwack where they raised three daughters, Patty, Lynne and Garnell. Doris and Ray started a refrigerated trucking business and built it to one of the largest independently owned trucking companies in western Canada. . During the late 1960's and early 1970's Doris and Ray rekindled their childhood interest in horses, with interests in varying aspects of horses and riding. Their initial motivation may have been self-serving with three daughters, as Doris said "They are less likely to get in trouble on the back of a horse then in the back seat of a car". Their activities expanded beyond horse show participation for their daughters, to include racing thoroughbreds at Hastings Park in Vancouver, sponsoring chuck wagon racing in Calgary and winning the American Chuck Wagon Championship in Wyoming in 1973, and finally the Buggy Club in Chilliwack, which Doris supported for many years with her organizational skills. She helped plan many of their get togethers and reunions by coming up with fun activities and making great food. . Doris will be remembered for her joy of life, ready sense of humour, and sometimes wickedly funny one-liners. . She was immensely proud of her daughters and was a loving and devoted grandmother to Mindy, Bill and Karissa and to her great grandson Gavin. When her nieces and nephews needed love and support her heart opened for them too. . Doris's family will be remembering her in a private service. Donations can be made to her memory at the website of the Alzheimer's Society of BC. . Condolences may be offered at www.hendersonslangleyfuneral.com Henderson's Langley Funeral Home 604-530-6488

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Published by Langley Advance from Jul. 24 to Jul. 26, 2014.

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Leslie Buchanan

February 10, 2018

My Condolence to the family.
Your mom was like a second mom to me. I hope you girls are all fine.

August 2, 2014

Our sincere condolences to Patty, Lynne, Garnell and families. Your mother always had a happy smile and was a great cook. You are on our prayers. Auntie Isabelle, Uncle Walter, Drew, Kent and families

Molly Nickerson

July 27, 2014

Doris was a great lady! I have many memories of her while we were in the Riding Club. Thoughts are with Patty, Lynne and Garnell and their families

July 25, 2014

Doris's warmth and charming smile were part of what made my friendship with Patty special. Doris always made me feel like I was special and that I was welcome in her home. I was always amazed at the ease with which she could cook up a huge meal. My parents were never too adventuresome with their cooking and I can still remember the first time I had salmon thanks to Doris! As an adult I came to appreciate Doris's wit and sense of humour.
I know Doris was an amazing person because her daughter Patty is so amazing. Doris's child rearing and genetics created a pretty awesome daughter. And I always felt privileged that Patty gave me the opportunity to know her mom.
My sympathies and prayers go out to Patty and her family at this time. I know they are going to miss their mom.
Laura Van der Flier [McCutcheon]

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July 22, 2014

My mother, Carol, enjoyed many cups of tea and conversation with Doris at Rosemary Heights. She will be missed.
Our hearts and prayers are with Doris's family

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