Doris Fern Calvin

Doris Fern Martin was born on January 12, 1934, in Ashland, Missouri, to Derby and Estelle (White) Martin. She graduated from Hickman High School with the class of 1951. Doris married her high school sweetheart Robert Russell Calvin on October 3, 1952 and they enjoyed 70 wonderful years together. As well as being a loving wife and mother she did volunteer work with Meals on Wheels and the Red Cross. She would not only deliver meals but also helped her recipients with whatever needs they may have such as hair or doctor appointments. She was a member of Grace UMC. She loved watching the many birds on their lake in Lee’s Summit but especially the hummingbirds that she faithfully fed. She and Bob were avid bridge players, enjoyed holiday planning and making Christmas candy together. She always saw the humor and joy in life and will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Survivors include her husband; son, Blake Calvin; daughter, Phyllis (Jim) Thomas; daughter, Karen (Darrell) Ridgwell; granddaughters, Nicole (Sarah) Volden and Sarah (Danny) Brugmann; great grandson, Theo Brugmann; sisters-in-law, Rachel Martin, Betty Martin and Donna Calvin, and brother-in-law, Jerry Calvin.

She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Alma Scott and brothers Eddie, Jesse and Guy Martin.

A memorial service honoring Doris’ life will be held at 4:00pm, Friday Dec. 16th at Grace United Methodist Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Grace United Methodist Church, 2400 E. US Hwy 50, Lee’s Summit, MO.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mcgilleygeorgebelton.com for the Calvin family.