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Doris BRAY

1938 - 2016

Doris BRAY obituary, 1938-2016, Santa Rosa, CA

BORN

1938

DIED

2016

Doris BRAY Obituary

BRAY, Doris Doris Ann Bray, age 78, passed away on May 15, 2016 in Santa Rosa, CA. She was born in Calistoga in 1938, a daughter of Clark and Stella Cade. She is survived by two daughters, Peggy (Marty) Erlandson, and Laura (Ron) New; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and six siblings, Eugene, Mabel, Ray, David, and Dorothy. She was preceded in death by two sons, David and Ron; and a brother, Earl. Doris was a loving mother with a heart of gold. She enjoyed gardening and embroidery. She could put a smile on anyone's face and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be dearly missed. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 23, 2016 at Oak Mound Cemetery 601 Piper St., Healdsburg.

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Published by Press Democrat from May 18 to May 19, 2016.

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May 23, 2016

Doris was a good woman with a heart of gold. She took care of my son, Ned, when he was a baby. We all lived together on my family's Dry Creek Ranch. She was a help to our family and Jim and I are grateful. Jim and Julie Neumiller

Linda Cade

May 20, 2016

My love goes out to my cousins on this somber occasion. Aunt Doris was sweet and funny and will be rejoicing in Heaven, reunited with her beloved sons, while we weep over her passing. God bless Peggy and Laura, I look forward to seeing you both at the service. <3

Annie Horne

May 19, 2016

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

LAURA RON NEW

May 18, 2016

MOM I LOVE YOU SO MUCH .YOU WERE A VERY GREAT MOM TOO. RON AND I WILL MISS YOU SO MUCH I LOVE YOU

May 18, 2016

we love you and miss you so much

May 18, 2016

Aunt Doris,
I can remember growing up & coming to visit you & my cousins every summer. You will be missed by many.

May 18, 2016

Dear Little Sister,
I will miss you, but I know you are in a better place, at home with the Lord.
Love, Ray.

Peggy Erlandson

May 18, 2016

Dear Mom, I miss you so much, And I will always have you in my heart. I know you are up in heaven with all the angels.
Love,Peggy

PEGGY MAGERS /ALEMAN

May 18, 2016

I WILL DEEPLY MISS YOU MRS.DORIS BRAY..BUT YOUR SMILE AND YOUR SILLY LITTLE COMMENTS WILL HOLD DEAR TO MY HEART..YOU ALWAYS MADE ME SMILE..LOVE YOU AND OUR CHILDHOOD MEMORIES...BLESS YOU FOR YOUR LOVE & YOUR SWEETNESS.....

Regina Mendoza (Erlandson)

May 18, 2016

Grandma, I'm going to miss you sooo much. I love you. I'd always loved spending time with you. You always made me laugh! It was always good times with you! You will forever be in my heart.
- Love, your Granddaughter, Regina

May 18, 2016

I am so sorry to hear of Doris passing, may God comfort you during this difficult time

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11:00 a.m.

Oak Mound Cemetery

601 Piper St, Healdsburg, CA

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