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Doris Mary GEIST

03/25/1928 - 08/04/2015

Doris Mary GEIST

03/25/1928 - 08/04/2015

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BORN

03/25/1928

DIED

08/04/2015

Doris GEIST Obituary

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GEIST, Doris Mary (Age 87) Doris Mary Geist, peacefully passed away on August 4, 2015 in Spokane, WA while surrounded by her family. Doris was born on March 25, 1928 in St. Louis, MO to Martha Claire and Alfonse Frank Dickneite. She enjoyed a lively childhood with her four siblings that included many great adventures and playful hijinks. On February 4, 1950, Doris married Cornelius John Forness. Together, they traveled the country as Cornelius served in the United States Air Force and Doris made a home for their eight children. In 1963, after a long drive from Alaska, the family made its final stop in Spokane, WA. Cornelius and Doris divorced in 1973 and she began raising the children on her own. To support her family, Doris took on many jobs, including bartending at the Moezy Inn Tavern and working at Dairy Queen where she earned the nickname "Bun Lady." In 1978, she had a brief marriage to William Geist that ended in divorce. Doris showed no signs of slowing down after her retirement and even took on another job boxing pies at Cyrus O'Leary's. She basked in being a grandma/great-grandma and showered her grandchildren with an infinite amount of love and homemade cookies. Doris also volunteered her time to help many causes. Her baking for numerous fundraising events earned her the nickname "The Cookie Lady." Her specialties were fruit drop cookies and snickerdoodles. In her free time, she enjoyed painting ceramics, word searches, reading Danielle Steel and Mary Higgins Clark, watching action movies, gardening, making candy, and telling stories. Doris is preceded in death by her siblings, Eileen Rice and Mart Disko; daughters, Sharon Allen and Kathy Andrews; and her companion of 19 years, her cat Snoopy. She is survived by her sister Norm Shelby and brother Alphonse Dickneite; and her children Connie Kent (John), Debbie Childs (Greg Oster), Mickey Hall (David), John Forness (Liz), Matt Forness (Lori), and Chris Forness; as well as 24 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Doris did everything for everyone. She was the best of us. A Celebration of Life will take place on August 22, 2015 at 11:00am at Riplinger Funeral Home 4305 N Division in Spokane. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Cancer Care Northwest or to Avalon Care Center. Online guestbook at www.riplingerfuneralhome.com

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August 10, 2024

Liz posted to the memorial.

August 11, 2021

Jeanie eastman posted to the memorial.

August 10, 2021

John and Liz posted to the memorial.

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Liz

August 10, 2024

Aug 4 again, it's been 9 years ago that you walked into heavens gates. It feels like yesterday. We love and miss you. Your wild flowers we plant for you are blooming. Your memory will be with us always and forever. Love John and Liz

Jeanie eastman

August 11, 2021

Doris I still think of you often and share memories of you.

John and Liz

August 10, 2021

6 yrs later, you are still loved and never forgotten. Love and memories, John and Liz

John Forness

August 10, 2020

Aug. 4th was 5 years that we have missed you. We think of you often and miss your smile. You were and still loved by so many. Love, John and Liz

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August 19, 2015

Debbie Childs

August 19, 2015

Mother, I have cried a thousand tears since you left, my heart aches for you, I miss our times together, going to the music programs, having coffee in the garden, and just talking to you, you were and are my best friend, I will never forget you, until we meet again, love you forever and always.

jeanie Eastman

August 19, 2015

Doris thank you so much for welcoming us into your life. We enjoyed you treating us like apart of the family and what a great family you have. I will miss talking with you while doing dishes. Til we meet again.

krissy

August 19, 2015

To my mentor, room mate during my most trying years, and most importantly my friend , grandma I love and miss you so much. I can't even imagine this world without your lessons, antidotes and unique humor. You helped me be a better person, wife and mother and I will forever be in debt for your love and wisdom. I love you more than words could ever express be at peace my lovely grandma.

I will always love and miss you forever.

John Forness

August 16, 2015

Liz Forness

August 16, 2015

You are an angel in heaven watching over all your loved ones on earth. You will be truly missed by so many people. I had the pleasure of calling you my mother n law. I will always have you in my heart. Love you always.

Chammy Potts

August 16, 2015

I am so glad I was able to work with you and show you my love and care. You are one amazing lady. I love you. To the moon and back! Bye bye butterfly.

Shirley Bowers

August 16, 2015

My Condolences to the family.Rest in Peace my friend,I will see ya later alligator.

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