Doris Aileen Bennett was born on September 17, 1922 in Lewiston, Idaho. A few years later, the family moved to San Diego, Ca and built a house in Encanto. During her grade school year’s she was active with the Encanto Church, camping and other outdoor activities that included trips to Big Bear, Laguna and Canada. While in college at San Diego State, she joined a sorority and made many lasting friendships. In 1946 she met her future husband, Jim, who was getting out of the Navy. Love blossomed and they were married a year and a half later. Doris worked for the San Diego City Schools for many years until her retirement in 1986. Doris loved the Lord and was an active member of the Brooklyn Heights and College Avenue Church’s and again made many lasting friendships. Jim and Doris enjoyed traveling in their retirement years with trips to New England, Hawaii and many of the western states. Doris passed away peacefully on December 9, 2018. She is survived by her son’s Keith and Kirk and grandchildren Steven and Allison.