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Doris Spath Obituary
Her funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20, at Chuck Wagon Church in Scottsbluff with Pastor Al Wilson officiating. Interment will follow at West Lawn Cemetery.
Visitation will be Monday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Gering Memorial Chapel.
Memorials may be given to the Spath family. Tributes of sympathy may be left at www.geringchapel.com.
Doris was born on Dec. 29, 1942, in Bayard to Albert and Sophie (Trout) Fenning. She resided in Bayard until the age of 8. She then moved to Scottsbluff after the death of her mother Sophie. Doris attended Scottsbluff Schools. She married the love of her life, Ronald Spath at the age of 17 on Aug. 15, 1960. Doris worked at various jobs in the community, such as being a longtime waitress at places like Mr. A's and the Sale Barn Café (Bronco) in Gering. Her most recent job being at the Scottsbluff Comfort Inn as a Desk Clerk. She enjoyed Sunday dinners with family, attending regular "TOPS" meetings every Wednesday morning with her "girls." Doris also bowled on numerous Bowling Leagues throughout the years. She was well liked by everybody who had the opportunity to meet her. She enjoyed reading her bible and loved spending time with her family.
Survivors include her husband Ron; daughters, Terri Spath of Gering, Lisa and Brenda Spath both of Scottsbluff; sons, Jeffrey Spath of Platteville, Colo. and Jason Spath of Arvada, Colo.; granddaughters, Ashley Spath of Scottsbluff and Chelsea Spath of Omaha; grandsons, Jaime Spath of Gering and Gunnar Spath-Cannon of Thornton, Colo.
Preceding Doris in death were her parents and brother, Richard Fenning.
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Kelly Landanger
September 12, 2020
I think of you many times Doris , you were such a blessing to me. I thank God for bringing you into my life. My memories are blessed because of you
Kelly
September 12, 2019
My lovely second mother, two words come to mind.
TACO SALAD yummy and Family time ❤❤
Kelly Landanger
September 28, 2011
To all of the Spath Family; Doris your mom, was my second mom. I loved her very much and will miss her deeply. Doris was always so compassionate and caring in her own suttle way. You always knew she would be there if you needed her. I am so sad about her passing, but I know she is in a better place now and not in any pain. I will always think of her when I make Taco Salad her salad was the BEST! I will miss her during Oregon Trail Days, she was a permanent fixture on the side streets during the food events, and during the parade and the after hours activities. Concerts at the Monument always were a must!!! Thank you Spath family for sharing your mother with me. I will never forget her kind spirit. Sincerely Kelly
September 21, 2011
To Brenda and her family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Maggie Nguyen
Dianna Furrey
September 20, 2011
May the Angels be with all of you. I worked with your Mom at Mr. A's and got to know the rest of the family working with Lisa, and Jeff. Your Mom was a sweetheart and I loved working with her. Love you all.
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