Doris Marlene Hobday

1938 - 2024

Doris Marlene Hobday obituary, 1938-2024, Sacramento, CA

Doris Marlene Hobday

1938 - 2024

BORN

1938

DIED

2024

Doris Hobday Obituary

Visit the East Lawn East Sacramento Mortuary website to view the full obituary.

Doris Marlene (Nolte) Hobday 

October 18, 1938 – November 3, 2024

Doris Marlene Hobday, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on November 3, 2024, after a brief battle with cancer. She was 86 years old. Born in Sacramento, California, on October 18, 1938, Doris grew up in Roseville, CA. She graduated from Roseville High School in 1968 and continued her education at Heald College.

On November 23, 1958, Doris married Glenn Hobday and became a lifelong resident of Sacramento. They shared 65 wonderful years together. Doris was a devoted member of the Camp Fire Girls and found joy in dancing. Later in life, she discovered a passion for quilting, creating award-winning quilts and beautiful artwork cherished by her family and friends.

Doris was preceded in death by her parents, William and Lunetta (Cole) Nolte, and her daughter, Alene Hobday. She is survived by her loving husband, Glenn Hobday; her son, Alan Hobday (Karla); her daughters, Annette Hobday (Aaron Douglas) and Alanna Koyama (Craig); her brother, Neil Nolte (Joan); as well as her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

A service in her honor will be held at the Chapel of East Lawn East Sacramento on 

Sunday, November 17, 2024, at 10:00 AM. 

A gravesite memorial will follow the service, with a Celebration of Life at 

942 El Dorado Way, Sacramento, CA 95819.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to The American Cancer Society at www.americancancersociety.org

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

East Lawn East Sacramento Mortuary

4300 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95819

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