Doris E. Douglas, 95, of Indianapolis, passed away December 6, 2016.
She was born December 20, 1920 in Frankfort, Indiana, the daughter of Gertrude Ailene Morgan Capes and Willard Barton Capes.
Doris was married to William T. “Pooh Bear” Douglas for 49 years. He preceded her in death. They moved from Montpelier, Indiana, where he was in general practice as a physician, to Indianapolis in 1960, when he took his formal training in anesthesiology. They moved to Broad Ripple in 1965. They were active in the ministry at North United Methodist Church. Doris was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and loving friend. She loved to cook, sew, and garden.
She was the loving mother of Priscilla Rowley and Nancy (Rick) Hampton. She is also survived by grandchildren, Andrew (Corin) Rowley, Katherine (Nate) Simpson, Jeannie (Mark) Swor, and Victoria Floyd; great-grandchildren, Ashtyn and Gabriel Rowley, Anthony, Tyson, and Gianna Simpson, William, Hannah, and Benjamin Swor, and Ella and Elijah Floyd; nephew, Mark Capes; niece, Susan Thomas.
Services will be held at College Park Church at 2606 W. 96th St., Indianapolis, Indiana. Calling will begin at 10:00 a.m. Monday, December 12, 2016, with a memorial service at 11:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to College Park Church in Doris’ memory.
Dr. & Mrs. Normand Townley says
Dear Priscilla and Nancy,
We were disappointed that we were unable to attend your Mother’s funeral. Your Mother was a very special person to all. We visited her one week ago and she made a strong witness of her faith to us as she did to many throughout her remarkable life. The Heavens are rejoicing.
Danielle Havens says
I feel blessed to have gotten to know Doris through her volunteer work at North Church in Indianapolis. I am so sorry I was unable to attend her funeral. Doris was dignity and class personified. She had nothing but thoughtful and kind words to say. I will miss her very much.
Patty Dice Smith says
I just learned of your mother’s death when I received a note in a Christmas card from George and Phyllis Ballentine. My condolences to you. Your mother and father played an active role in my parent’s lives and mine as well. She was a strong woman and had great impact on many. Your father was a wonderful and kind man. Doris used to say that she wanted to go in Bill’s pocket when he died. She had to live many years without him and she seemed to have stayed strong and courageous. I wish you all the best in this time.