Doris Maria Mobius

She left behind a very organized assortment of meaningful memories, along with a lot of things that her daughter and sons have no idea what to do with. So, if you’re looking for couches, chairs, a large collection of utensils, German Hummel figurines, dishes, a toaster oven (slightly used) or even a 2006 Audi with “I’d rather be in Palm Desert” licence plate frame. You should wait the appropriate amount of time and get in touch, tomorrow would be fine.

This is not an ad for a pawn shop, but an obituary for a great Woman, Mother and Grandmother born on July 29, 1936, in Dortmund, Germany, the only child of the late Walter and Herta Rohe.

She leaves behind a dysfunctional family (LOL), that she was very proud of. Doris was world-renowned for her incredible memory, quick wit, and not holding back her opinion with a knack for telling it like it is.

She always told you the truth even if it wasn’t what you wanted to hear.

It was the school of hard knocks that we all received great benefit from learning from her, and yes, we were told many times how she had to walk for miles in a blizzard to get to school or get milch, speck und eier (Milk, bacon, and eggs), so suck it up! With that said she was genuine to a fault, a pussy cat at heart (or lion) and yet she sugar-coated nothing.

Her words of encouragement, wisdom, and sometimes comfort, kept us in line, taught us survival and gave us something to pass down to our children. Everyone always knew where they stood with Doris, it was black or white. As her children we are still trying to figure out which one it was for us (we know she loved us).

She was a master cook in the kitchen for her favourite German meals, except when it came to school lunches (who wants to trade a liverwurst sandwich) No one.

She will be sorely missed and survived by her children: Carmen (Ray) Carey (Tina), Chris (Lynn) Craig (Teddie) and her grandchildren: Nicole, Jonathan, Max, and Chanelle.

She was preceded by her loving husband Bernd in 1980 along with her beloved pets Blackie, Sheba, and Muffy. The loss of Bernd meant Doris was Mom, Dad, and mentor and was there through thick and thin to her young children, all of whom loved her dearly and will never forget her tenacity, wit, charm, grace (when pertinent) and undying love and caring for them.

Please note her change of address to her new place of residence, 4000 Imperial St, Burnaby, resting peacefully with her husband.

We love you Mom, we’ll miss you forever, and we’ll see you again hopefully later than sooner, say hi to Dad!

In lieu of flowers, please give generously to the charity of your choice “in memory of Doris”. A “Celebration of Life” will be held for close family and friends. More at http://www.dignitymemorial.ca