Doris Dunn
Doris was born December 11, 1928 in Bala, Kansas, the daughter of Clifford and Margaret (Peterson) Young. Doris attended the Broughton grade school and graduated from CCCHS in 1946. After high school, she worked at J.C. Penney’s and Sears in the catalog department. She was a bookkeeper for 18 years at Livengood Motors, Siebold Motors, and Livengood Siebold Motors in Clay Center. In 1967, Doris started working at Fort Riley in finance as an accounting technician for 21 years until her retirement in 1988. Doris married Lyle Dunn on December 23, 1971 and he preceded her in death on January 19, 1995. Doris also worked at Russell Stovers in Abilene and at a daycare in Clay Center. She thought of Lyle’s side of the family as her family too and they were all very special to her. She enjoyed eating out with her relatives, friends, and the regular widow groups. Doris was a caring person and loved people very much.
She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church where she was a Sunday School teacher and Sunday School treasurer. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and NARFE. She volunteered for the Lighthouse for Christ, Meals on Wheels and Friendship Meals. She is also preceded in death by parents, son, Douglas Dunn, daughter, Judy Gilkes, and 2 sisters.
Survivors:
Son: Dean and wife, Deb Dunn, of Clay Center, Kansas
Daughter: Jean and husband Robert Anderson, of Auburn, Kansas
8 Grandchildren: Gregory Dunn, Scott (Michelle) Dunn, Ashley (Jason) Beswick, Roger Webster, Danny Webster, Christine (Jeff) Horst, Judith Anderson, and Jacob Anderson.
15 Great Grandchildren: Randi, Damon, Garrett, Libby, Greden, Rylee, Wyatt, Carter, Jovey, Cara, Justin, Roger III, Justin, Douglas and Amber.
4 Great Great Grandchildren: Anthony, Trystan, Madison, Maleigh
several nieces and nephews
Son In-Law: LeRoy Gilkes, Flint, Michigan
Private Family Graveside services: Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at the Greenwood Cemetery in Clay Center, Kansas.
Minister: Rev. Scott Lingle
Inurnment: Greenwood Cemetery, Clay Center, Kansas
Visitation: Monday, June 4, 2018 from 3:00-8:00PM at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home
Memorials: Church, Lighthouse for Christ, Leonardville Nursing Home or Clay County In Home Services c/o the funeral home.
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