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ELAYNE DORAN

1938 - 2025

ELAYNE DORAN obituary, 1938-2025, San Diego, CA

BORN

1938

DIED

2025

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Chula Vista, California

ELAYNE DORAN Obituary

ELAYNE DORAN

June 28, 1938 – May 7, 2025

Elayne Doran was born on June 28, 1938, in Eagle Rock, CA. Elayne spent her childhood years in El Monte, CA, and married Mike Doran in July 1956. The family moved to Imperial Valley in 1963, where she stayed busy raising their 3 girls, volunteering at Mulberry School and 4-H. Later in life, Elayne began managing Brawley Public Scales on the property they owned since 1969. Elayne and Mike moved to San Diego in 2018. Elayne passed away on May 7, 2025, in San Diego, surrounded by family.

Elayne was preceded in death by her parents, Robert LeRoy & Elsie Clemans; her brother, Harvey Clemans; her spouse, Mike Doran; and grandson, David Hoagland.

Elayne is survived by her daughters, Juanita Pappert (Stephen), Laurette Hoagland (Bob), and Susan Koon (Paul); Elayne's two sisters; 6 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Celebration of life will be held on Saturday, June 28, 2025, from 9 to 10 a.m. pre-service reception and service at 10 a.m. at Canyons Church, 5055 Governor Drive, San Diego, CA 92122.

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Published by Imperial Valley Press Online on Jun. 4, 2025.

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Frances

June 5, 2025

I worked with Elayne & Mike Doran when they worked in real estate. They were a lovely couple and their affection for each other was memorable and I am very sorry to hear of her passing. Beautiful woman. God Bless her family.

David

June 5, 2025

Juanita, sorry to hear of your mother passing
Cherish the memories

Joseph Finnell

June 4, 2025

Elayne was one of a kind. She was so gracious to me. God Bless you all

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Jun

28

Memorial Gathering

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Canyons Church

5055 Governor Drive, San Diego, CA 92122

Jun

28

Celebration of Life

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Canyons Church

5055 Governor Drive, San Diego, CA 92122

Funeral services provided by:

Funeraria del Angel Chula Vista/Humphrey Mortuary

753 Broadway, Chula Vista, CA 91910

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