Home > United States of America > Kansas > Lane County > Dighton > Dighton Cemetery > James Dennis Doris

James Dennis Doris

Birth	:	8 Mar 1936 Dighton, Lane County, Kansas, USA
Death	:	5 Feb 2015 Ford, Ford County, Kansas, USA
Burial	:	Dighton Cemetery, Dighton, Lane County, USA
Coordinate	:	38.4832993, -100.4297028
Description	:	James Dennis Doris was born to James Rowland and Marie Opal (Torson) Doris on March 8, 1936 in Dighton. He passed away on February 5, 2015 at his home in Dodge City surrounded by his family. The family moved to Garden City when Dennis was 3 years old, where he attended school through Junior College. He completed his higher education at Kansas State Teacher's College, Emporia, graduating with a Masters Degree in Education and a Specialist Degree in Reading. Dennis met Mary Lou Frank, a fellow student at Garden City Community College, and they were married on August 24, 1957.... Read More	James Dennis Doris was born to James Rowland and Marie Opal (Torson) Doris on March 8, 1936 in Dighton. He passed away on February 5, 2015 at his home in Dodge City surrounded by his family. The family moved to Garden City when Dennis was 3 years old, where he attended school through Junior College. He completed his higher education at Kansas State Teacher's College, Emporia, graduating with a Masters Degree in Education and a Specialist Degree in Reading. Dennis met Mary Lou Frank, a fellow student at Garden City Community College, and they were married on August 24, 1957. In the fall of that year, they started their teaching careers. Dennis taught for 20 years in Lane County followed by another 20 years in Dodge City, teaching over 1000 primary schoolers! During his years of teaching, he served as a Teacher Advocate and Child Advocate. He was instrumental in getting a law passed that requires teachers to report suspected child abuse. He promoted teacher inservice education and professional negotiations for teachers. Dennis was elected President of the Kansas National Education Association in 1976 and 1977. He spent countless hours volunteering at the Kansas Teachers' Hall of Fame and served as their President for many years. He was instrumental in updating technology at the Hall of Fame. Dennis's most recent passion was to carry out Mr. Stanton's vision of the Pleasant Hill School District, a restored school house that will be surrounded by gardens. In addition to teaching, Dennis also spent 17 years as General Manager of the Econo Lodge and Inn Pancake House in Dodge City. He was always busy! Dennis and Mary Lou spent many wonderful years traveling all over the world. They were on all 7 continents and visited 73 countries! Dennis is survived by his wife Mary Lou of the home and many nieces and nephews. We are all so grateful to have had the privilege of knowing and loving such a wonderful Uncle. He is preceded in death by his parents, sisters Elsie (Sam) Lawrence, Lila (St. Claire) Rowe, and Margie (Vic) Willson, brother Leo (Nellie) Doris, nephew Ronald Rowe and nieces Lois Rowe Howard and Sharon Willson Meyers. Funeral service will be held at Swaim Funeral Home, Dodge City on Monday, February 9, 2015 at 10:30 AM. Burial will be at 3:00 PM on Monday, February 9, 2015 at Lane County Cemetery, Dighton. Visitation will be at Swaim Funeral Home on Sunday, February 8, 2015 from noon to 6:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made the to Kansas Teachers' Hall of Fame designated to be used for plants and grasses for the garden at the Pleasant Hill School Project, in care of the funeral home. From Dighton Herald 11 February 2015 page 3

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is James Dennis Doris's memorial?
James Dennis Doris's memorial is located at: Dighton Cemetery, Dighton, Lane County, USA.
When did James Dennis Doris death?
James Dennis Doris death on 5 Feb 2015 in Ford, Ford County, Kansas, USA
Where are the coordinates of the James Dennis Doris's memorial?
Latitude: 38.4832993
Longitude: -100.4297028

Family Members:

Parent

James R Doris

(1895 - 1977)

Marie Opal Torson Doris

(1900 - 1981)

Siblings

(1899 - 1964)

(1915 - 2011)

(1916 - 2003)

(1918 - 1994)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Dighton Cemetery
Dighton, Lane County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4832993, -100.4297028

2. Shields Cemetery
Shields, Lane County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6267014, -100.4424973

3. Ward Cemetery
Shields, Lane County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3967800, -100.2826400

4. White Rock Cemetery
Lane County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6258011, -100.3311005

5. Sutton Cemetery
Lane County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3711014, -100.6113968

6. Beeler Cemetery
Ness County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4502983, -100.1967010

7. Thomas Cemetery
Lane County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3325005, -100.2718964

8. Healy Cemetery
Healy, Lane County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6131600, -100.6230900

9. Grigston Cemetery
Grigston, Scott County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4603400, -100.6996500

10. Utica Cemetery
Utica, Ness County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6464005, -100.1580963

11. Buda Cemetery
Beeler, Ness County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2900009, -100.1755981

12. Prairie Chapel Cemetery
Ness County, USA
Coordinate: 38.5946999, -100.0730972

13. Ravanna Cemetery
Ravanna, Finney County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1747970, -100.3824370

14. Alanthus Cemetery
Gove County, USA
Coordinate: 38.7731018, -100.2822037

15. Swedish Lutheran Cemetery
Gove, Gove County, USA
Coordinate: 38.7655983, -100.6089020

16. Arnold Cemetery
Arnold, Ness County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6474991, -100.0468979

17. Eminence Cemetery
Finney County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1464005, -100.5175018

18. North Star Cemetery
Ness County, USA
Coordinate: 38.5219500, -99.9916800

19. Saint Ignatius Cemetery
Laird, Ness County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2956900, -100.0587500

20. Amish Cemetery
Arnold, Ness County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6814003, -100.0556030

21. Rauch Family Cemetery
Trego County, USA
Coordinate: 38.7086090, -100.0799100

22. Mishler Cemetery
Ness County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3921300, -99.9910300

23. Kidderville Cemetery
Hodgeman County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1903000, -100.1541977

24. Morning Star Cemetery
Gove County, USA
Coordinate: 38.8431015, -100.3349991