I knew Doris for 40 years and she was one of the nicest, kindest, sweetest people I have ever known.  She was no shrinking violet and could give as good as she got.  She would ask about who I was dating or why I wasn't .  She was my second mother, standing in well for my own.  She cared about you, she asked about you, she was genuinely interested in what you had to say and wanted to know how you were doing.  She will be missed by all who knew her.  She always had a smile.  Rest peacefully Doris and watch over us.

My heartfelt sympathy to Paul and Eve on the loss of their beloved Doris. May time help to heal the pain of your loss and make the memories of her a source of great comfort. She lives on in the reminiscences of all who knew and loved her. Her departure reminds us to treasure each day we are granted and to be aware of the most important thing we have in life, all of our special relationships.

Paul and Eve,
Once again, thank you for sharing your Mom with me.  Doris spoke about you in such loving and proud terms that I felt like I already knew you when we first met.  You are exactly as she described. My heart felt  condolences to you both.

In trying to say a few words about Doris, I found it hard to say just a few.  When we first met in 2004, I was branching out into a new career as a landscape designer.  She hired me - and I have to say - she intimidated me a bit....I mean she worked in New York in the "mad men" era.  She's a tough cookie!  But Doris' smarts were equaled by her kindness.  Always making sure the crew had water and weren't getting too hot. She teased me one time that I needed to plant the pansies another direction - that they stared at her when she came out the door. That was a running joke for years.  What a great laugh and smile she had!  Over the years, our friendship grew and extended to lunches.  I was so impressed with her routines - walking at the crack of dawn and washing her floors at 5 in the morning (more often than I do!)  On her walks, she would take the newspapers from the curb and deliver them to the doorstep of the folks that were less able to walk up and down steps (most of them younger than she).  She always talked about her weekly phone calls and dinners with Paul and Eve.  She loved the routine.  I think I would frustrate her because I would forget to send a bill or be a few minutes late... she tolerated me even though I'm not very orderly.  She would chide me a little bit and then we were off to a new place for lunch.  She liked to browse the handbags at Nordstrom's - she had very good taste.  She loved to buy Paul suits and ties and Eve dresses for Christmas.  She would get so excited when she told me about what she had in mind for the coming year.  She looked forward to making Prime Rib and all the fixings or Beef Stroganoff for a special dinner.  There are so many more conversations and lunches that I thought were in our future -  but I know she is in heaven and happy and I have been given one of the best gifts of my life by getting to know her and spend time with her. I love you Doris.

Mom we miss you so much.  You will forever be in my heart.  So many wonderful memories to last a lifetime.  You know I will take care of your son
that you love so much.  Now you are in heaven with Steve. RIP Mom and thanks for being the best mother in law a woman could ever wish for and of course the best Earth Mother EVER.

Mom, I love you so much!  So many wonderful memories.  You will be forever in my heart. Missing you so much but feel you are at peace and in heaven with Steve. I will do my best taking the finest care of your son Paul who you know I love to the moon and back. RIP Mom. You were the best mother in law a woman could wish for in a million years.

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Doris Elizabeth Ruppel

21 janvier 1931 – 12 septembre 2015

Sparkman/Hillcrest Funeral Home & Hillcrest Mausoleum & Memorial Park

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