Doris was born to Willie Raymond Shipman and Kathryn Edler Shipman on July 2, 1929 in Crosbyton, Texas.
She married William Harvey (Bill) West on June 30, 1957 after having met him on a blind date the previous year.
Doris worked as a court reporter, then as a bookkeeper for many years until she retired. She and Bill then bought a 5th-wheel travel trailer which allowed them to enjoy many adventures together all over the country!
Doris was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, her older brother, Bill Shipman, and her younger brother, Eddie Shipman.
Her family left to cherish her memory include her sister, Carolyn Thompson and husband Jack, her children, Mary Bowles and husband, Jack, Teri Anderson and husband, Frank, and Paul West and wife Kristin. She had seven grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren. Her nine nieces and one nephew will also miss her dearly.
A visitation will be held at Resthaven Funeral Home from 9:00 - 12:00 on Friday, June 16th.
A celebration of life will be held at St. Luke’s Methodist Church 3708-45th at 10:00 on Monday, June 19th.
Donations can be made in her honor to St. Luke’s Methodist Church, 3708-45th street, Lubbock, TX 79413.
Serving as pallbearers are Greg Taylor, Terry Holeman, Donnell Archer, Isaiah Munoz, Mark Loveland and Keith Gilmore.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.resthavenfuneralhome.com for the West family.
