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DORICE MARTIN LAYNE Dorice was born in Fresno, CA, on September 5, 1959, and died in Glendale, CA, on December 29, 2002. She attended Manchester Elementary School, Fort Miller Junior High School and McLane High School, where she was one of the Scottish dancers. She graduated from California State University, Fresno, and attended the University of California to complete her studies in Dietetics. In 1985, she became the bride of Christopher Layne. They settled in Glendale, CA, and were the parents of two sons, Ryan Allen Layne, and Michael James Layne. Dorice was a Registered Dietitian, practicing in Glendale and Los Angeles. She was a member of California and American Associations of Dietetics and a life-long member of Westminster Presbyterian Church. She is survived by her parents, Don and Dolores Martin of Fresno; her sons, and their father in Glendale; and her brother, Delwin and his wife Karen and their children, Kelly Jean and Kyle James of Huntington Beach, CA. A Memorial Service will be held at Westminster Presbyterian Church, on Saturday, January 11, 2003, at 11:00 a.m.

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Published by Fresno Bee on Jan. 7, 2003.

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Tom Wash

January 9, 2003

I would like to extend my sincere condolences to Dorice's family. Dorice and I were friends in High School, and we attended the Sophomore prom together. As happens, our lives take different paths, but I will always cherish the time I shared with Dorice, and the wonderful person she was.

Nancy Walter-Frazier

January 8, 2003

My thoughts and prayers are with Dorice's family. It has been many, many years since I've seen Dorice, yet she is someone whom I have never forgotten. There are people that touch our lives in a special way, and Dorice was one of those special people. Again, my thoughts and prayers are with her family.

MELINDA STUART

January 7, 2003

Dorice and I were friends in High School. She was a bridesmaid in my wedding in March 1979. I saw her at our class reunions in 1987 and 1997, she never seemed to change. Although we have not been in touch for many years I have thought of her often. I will miss her. I will keep the family in my prayers. Melinda (Work) Stuart (McLane Class of 1977)

Joyce McIntosh

January 7, 2003

My prays are with the entire family during this time.

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