Doris was born to Thomas N. and Martha (VanMark) Glassburn on December 28, 1927 in Torrington, WY. She was the youngest in a family of four children.
On February 1, 1948, Doris married Robert K. Alkire in Cheyenne, WY. The newlyweds made their home on Bob's farm west of Pierce, CO and have resided there ever since.
Doris is survived by her husband, Bob of Pierce, a son, James K. (Sue) Alkire of Branson, MO, a daughter, Dianna K. (Jim) Pennington of Eaton, six grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
A family service is planned with interment at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Greeley.
Memorial donations may be sent to Pathways Hospice or the Ault Senior Citizen Center in care of Stoddard Funeral Home, 3205 West 28th Street, Greeley, Colorado 80634.
Please visit www.stoddardsunset.com to sign an online guestbook.
