Doris Maurine Parsons

Doris was born on August 29, 1925 in Berryton, KS, to Edna and Maurice Spear. She graduated from Berryton High School and attended Sterling College where she met and married John (Bill) Parsons in 1948. They lived most of their lives in Pine Bluffs, WY where she loved her community by sharing meals, homemade cinnamon rolls, fresh garden vegetables, time, and talents. She had a personal walk with God and was a faithful member of Crossroads Community Church for 69 years, where she served in multiple roles. Doris and Bill also invested about ten years planting the Cheyenne Hills Church, serving wherever needed.

Doris leaves behind her faithful husband of seventy-two years, Bill Parsons, and three children, Dave and wife Jeaneane (Pine Bluffs, WY), Karen and husband Doug (Katy, TX), and Dan and wife Jenel (Pine, CO), as well as seven grandchildren: Krista and husband Bryce with great-granddaughter Nora (Fort Worth, TX), Mark and wife Christina (St Louis, MO), Elisa (Katy, TX), Drew and wife Allison (Houston, TX), Katrina and husband Andrew (Midland, TX), Natasha and husband Danny (Thornton, CO), and Chad (Lakewood, CO). She was preceded in death by her brother Francis Spear, husband to Joan (Wichita, KS), and is survived by brothers Gene and wife Ruth (Olathe, KS), Irvin and wife Joan (Merritt Island, FL), and Howard and wife Doris (Shelton, WA).

Doris was a faithful wife and loving mother. She graciously welcomed guests to her home, helped the hurting, cultivated gardens and flower beds, and sang beautifully. She had unmatched patience for untangling knots, fixing broken toys, and pitting cherries. She always had a listening ear, a compassionate spirit, and a readiness to help wherever needs arose. Her homemade pies and cinnamon rolls were eagerly anticipated by friends and grandchildren.

A virtual memorial service is planned for Saturday, October 17, 2020, at 11am Central Daylight Time.

We are especially grateful to the many precious family, friends, and neighbors who loved her well by preparing meals, sending cards and letters, and making phone calls.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Doris’ name to Samaritan’s Purse.