She was born July 1, 1929 in Van Meter, Iowa to Clarence and Mary (Chase) Meyer. Her childhood years were spent in Winterset, Iowa. She attended Iowa Wesleyan College in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa.
As an independent, resourceful, single, working mother in the 60’s-70’s, Doris’ natural creativity and talents evolved into her becoming a true DIYer. She loved redecorating her home, from wallpapering and painting to reupholstering furniture, and took great pride in the results. Her entrepreneurial spirit and love of crafting led her to launch “The Stitchin’ Post,” a successful counted cross-stitch shop, in Montgomery, IL, which she owned and operated for several years. This continued love of creation and project conception sustained her well into her later years.
Doris is survived by her children, Stephen (Kathy) Lawson and Diane (Mike) Phillips; her grandchildren, Paige (Andrew) Bessick, Jennifer (Christopher) Hannah, and Andrew Lawson; and her great-grandchildren, Owen and Benjamin Bessick, and Madeleine Hannah.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Helen (Levi) Preston.
There will be no services at this time.
Memorials may be made in her name to the American Diabetes Association at www.diabetes.org.
Online condolences may be made at www.querhammerandflagg.com.
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