Doris File

Doris Katherine File was born to Harold and Jesse Carter in Lyndonville, Vermont, on November 23, 1915. There was rejoicing in heaven as she was welcomed into her eternal home on Saturday, February 23, 2008. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ed, who passed away just before their 50th wedding anniversary; her sister, Fran Hogue; and her son-in-law, Paul Shore. When Doris was eight years old, her parents followed their doctor's advice to move her to a warmer climate. They settled in Visalia after a 26-day cross-country trip in their 1923 Ford Overland, filled with all of their earthly belongings and their two little girls. After growing up and finishing school in Visalia, Doris met Edgar File, a tall, dark and handsome young man who was instantly hers after she winked at him at a dance. They were married on her 25th birthday and eventually settled in Fresno where their three children, Steve, Larry and Kathy, were born and raised. To those who have wondered about the purpose of being just a homemaker, let us tell you about our mom. She fulfilled God's high calling by taking impeccable care of her home and her family. She built a solid foundation of God's love in her home and spent her life building on that foundation through her faithfulness, diligence, integrity and humility. Her generous and giving spirit also extended to friends, elderly relatives and anyone around her who needed a casserole or a ride to their appointments. Her home was a safe and secure haven, filled with home-cooked meals, ironed sheets, Gravenstein apple pies, church on Sundays and 4:00 Sunday pot roast dinners. Above all, her home was filled with love, security and laughter lots of laughter. She looked well to the ways of her household. - Proverbs 31:27 After Ed died in 1989, Steve, Larry and Kathy began having lunch with their mom every Tuesday, a tradition they continued for 19 years. Tuesday lunches became the highlight of mom's weeks. In 2003, Kathy and her husband Paul made the decision that Kathy would retire from her job and become a full-time caregiver to her mom. Because of Kathy's and Paul's love, mom was able to remain in her home up to the very end, fulfilling the desire of her heart to remain where Ed had been. Steve, Larry and the rest of the family cannot begin to express our appreciation and gratitude to Kathy, mom's special angel. We know how deeply mom loved and appreciated her and the time they were able to spend together. Her children rise up and call her blessed. - Proverbs 31:28 Our mom quietly and faithfully completed the work God gave her to do. Her legacy that will pass down to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren reflects her character and the evidence of God's Spirit in a well-lived life of obedience, Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, gentleness, goodness and faithfulness. She has surely heard her eternal welcome home, Well done, good and faithful servant you have been faithful with what I have given you enter into the joy of the Lord. The family wishes to express our sincere thankfulness and appreciation to the wonderful staff at Nancy Hinds Hospice for the gentle and compassionate care mom received during her final three days. We would also like to specifically thank and acknowledge Dr. Liyanage, Erica Wong and the staff at Clovis Community Hospital for their care and support. Our precious mom is survived by her children, Kathy Shore, Steve and his wife Barbara, Larry and his wife Sharon; her grandchildren, Janelle File, Tricia Macy and her husband Jim, Shelly Alex and her husband Greg, Ryan Odell and his wife Lauren, Jason File, Jaimi Fong and her husband Cameron, Kerri Volek and her husband Billy, and Corey File and his wife Ann;