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Doris Gearring Obituary
Doris A. Gearring passed away on Dec. 26, 2023, in Boston after an extended illness.
Doris was born on April 8, 1948, in Greenville, S.C. to Lt. Col. Paul and Alda Adams of Lincoln, Neb.
Doris graduated from Lincoln High School, attended the University of Nebraska, and graduated from Fisk University, Nashville, Tenn.
She married David E. Gearring of Gary, Ind., and together, they raised sons: David Jr., and William Paul.
Memorial for Doris Gearring will be at 10 a.m. on April 6, 2024, at Hackman Funeral Home, Sturgis, Mich.
Go to memorialsource.com/memorial/doris-gearring for service information.
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Judy Wallman
April 4, 2024
I met Doris at Sturgis woman´s club, as fellow officers. She seemed to be able to handle any situation with finesse and kindness...such a great and gracious lady!
Condolences to her family, especially sister, Gloria.
Tom Heuke
February 16, 2024
Dear Mike and family
Sorry and saddened to see the news about your sister in the Journal Star.
I was honored to meet your Father and Mother and sister while I worked at the college in Lincoln.
Mike, I still remember the time in junior high when you said to me, "Guess what?" And I said, "What?" And you said, "You guessed it." And I wasn´t smart enough to get it and you had to explain it to me.
Take care. Hope you are happily retired now.
Tom Heuke
Camille A. Baskin. Britton
February 15, 2024
Condolences to the entire family.
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