Doris Jane (Hoadley) Ritch Obituary (1935

Doris Jane (Hoadley) Ritch, 85, of Baker City, Oregon, passed away at her residence in Memory Lane Homes on July 5, 2020. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Doris was born on May 23, 1935, in Liberty Lake, Washington, to Mary Mable (Bierman) Hoadley and Preston Wayne Hoadley. She attended Cove High School and graduated in 1953. After high school, Doris attended Baker Business College for one year. Doris was married to Lloyd Edward Ritch, who passed away in 2018. She worked for the Democrat-Herald and the Forest Service, but ultimately, she was proud to be a homemaker caring for her family. She enjoyed crocheting and cake decorating. Doris is survived by her children Rodney Ritch of Baker City, Oregon, Beverly Ritch of Baker City, Oregon, and Jesse Ritch of Arlington, Washington. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Ritch. Memorial contributions may be made to Memory Lane Homes through Gray's West & Co., Pioneer Chapel at 1500 Dewey Ave., Baker City, OR 97814.