She is survived by her sister, Barbara Tyler, Walton, NY; her children: Barbara (Paul) Iaconis; Rebecca (Michael) Stanton; and Richard (Cornelipa Jones) Spearbeck, Jr. Her grandchildren: Christine Iaconis, Katrina (Mark) Swan; Jennifer Iaconis; Andrew (Kimberly) Stanton; Caroline (Kevin) Pope and Elizabeth Stanton. Her great-grandchildren: David and Nathaniel Stanton; Vivianna Nguyen; Lucas and Camden Pope; Raymond, Claira and Anna Swan. A nephew, Joseph (Barbara)Tyler; Mary (Jim) Tyler-Wall. Several Great-nieces and nephews.
Doris is predeceased by her husband, Richard Lee Spearbeck (1979); Her parents, Merritt and Katherine Loudon, Her step-mother, Mary Loudon; and her sister Lois Loudon.
She was born and raised on The Loudon Farm in Walton, NY, . As a child she enjoyed skating and tending to the baby piglets. She graduated from Walton High School and Wilson School of Nursing in Johnson City, NY, where her roommate introduced her to the love of her life. She worked as a Registered Nurse at SUNY Oneonta Health and Wellness Center from 1968-1998. Starting part-time and through her dedication and true concern of the students put into her care she rose to Supervisor of the department, making lifetime friends along the way.
Doris was a member of the First United Presbyterian Church (Red Door) from 1968-2020, she served as an Elder and Clerk of Session; President and Treasurer of the Wormen’s Association; and a co-ordinator for the Lord’s Supper. All of which helped to fulfill her passion to serve others. Doris also was a past Matron of The Oneonta Chapter of Eastern Star. She gained her love for camping after becoming a Girl Scout leader for Brownies and Juniors.
Doris was an avid game player, she enjoyed playing Bridge, Pinochle and Canasta; doing crossword puzzles with her sister; camping and vacationing in Maine. She enjoyed entertaining, volunteering in her community and watching Syracuse Basketball. Doris had many passions, but none as prominent as her family and baking for them, especially her Christmastime sweets, Red Velvet Cake, Peanut Butter Balls and her Scotch Shortbread Cookies, inspiring her grandchildren to learn to bake.
A celebration of Doris’ life will be held at the First United Presbyterian Church (Red Door), 2 Walling Avenue, Oneonta, NY on Friday, February 21 at 12:00 Noon.
Contributions may be made to the Lord’s Table c/o St. James Church, 305 Main Street, Oneonta, NY 13820; Village of Fayetteville EMS, 425 E. Genesee Street, Fayetteville, NY 13066; or the First United Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund, 2 Walling Ave, Oneonta, NY 13820.
To offer condolences to the family, please visit: www.grummonsfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are by the Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home, Oneonta.
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