was the daughter of missionaries to the Native Americans in New
Mexico and Northern Arizona.
Her youth inspired her to desire becoming a nurse to this same
community, a desire that was not to be. She married and
became a mother, the job she loved above all other vocations.
Doris returned to Warsaw where she worked at the Dalton
Foundry. She was a single mother to 3 children when she met a
gentleman recently discharged from the Army — Michael Rheam.
Mike was a single father to 3 children. What began at the water
fountain, with Mike admiring this lovely young lady, grew into
love and blossomed into a marriage that lasted 48 years. The
Love continues…
Their blended family included 7 children, 11 Grandchildren and 15
Great-Grandchildren, punctuated by a foster daughter that lived
with them. Doris’s love for all their children was unconditional.
She was a “mama bear” when it came to her family, protecting
them and at the same time correcting them so they grew into
competent adults. The Lord took one of their precious babies
home early and she greeted Doris when she arrived in Heaven.
Moving to Arizona, Doris worked at Motorola for 17 years.
Doris loved music and at one time contemplated becoming a
music teacher. She was an accomplished pianist, as well as
playing the accordion and the harpsichord. Music filled their
home, bringing joy to her family every day.
She spent time on a farm, so hard work was expected. Even
when that meant trying to get Steve’s jean jacket away from him
to clean it. Once there was even a tug of war between Doris and
her son! I am not sure who won that battle.
Doris never met a stranger, always wanting to talk and help out
where needed. She and Mike helped me with Santa Claus and
Company when we were just staring a photo studio. She would
faithfully be there every day to greet the families who came in for
photos. She also showed the Love of Christ to our clients,
photographers, Santa’s and elves. They only stopped working
with us when her illness prevented her from coming in.
Doris’s life is reflective of her love for her Savior and for His
word:
“From childhood you have known the sacred writings which are
able to give you the wisdom that leads to salvation through faith
which is in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is inspired by God and
profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in
righteousness; so that the man (and woman) of God may be
adequate, equipped for every good work.” 2 Timothy 3:15-17
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