Doris’ Obituary
Doris Louise Watchorn, daughter to Jack & Pat, was born in Fairview, AB on April 17, 1966. She was raised on the family farm along with her older brother, Wade. She was the apple of her Dad’s eye, had a love for animals, for people, and for adventure. In 1983 she gave birth to the love of her life, her daughter Pamela. She attended Fairview College in 1985 where she earned her diploma. Doris moved to Peace River where she and Pamela settled in. Doris spent her earlier years there working for the Provincial Government, at Fish & Wildlife and later Forestry. Where she met and spent the next 20 years with husband, Paul, until 2014. Her passion for helping people later led her into various roles in that field. She spent time as a volunteer at local care centers doing Pet Therapy with her dog, Teka, and later working as the Assistant Coordinator for Peace River Victim Services. Doris made friends quickly wherever she went whether it was at work, neighbours, or in the grocery store line-up. She was hard to miss with a twinkle in her eye, a big smile, and a quick wit. Her love for “her people” ran deep and wide. If you were her friend, you were her family. Sadly, Doris’s more recent years brought on new challenges both physically and mentally. She fought those challenges the best she could for as long as she could and is now able to rest. Doris leaves behind her daughter, Pamela, and grandson Bennett, Brother Wade, nephews Richard and Michael, Mother Pat (Gerry) Turner, friends who became family, as well as Aunts, Uncles, and cousins, whom she loved dearly. Doris is predeceased by her Father Jack, among other loved family members and friends passed. In lieu of flowers please consider donations to an Animal Shelter, Mental Health Organization, or buying a coffee for a stranger.
The Celebration will be held from the 12 Foot Davis Events Park weather permitting. We will be gathering at the Chapel of Memories as an alternative location. Please check back prior to the service for confirmation of location.
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Doris Louise Watchorn April 17 1966 December 25 2020..
Chapel of Memories Funeral Homes & Crematorium
Décès pour la Ville: Fairview, Province: Alberta