Doris N. (Miller) Fairley
July 13, 2015
Doris was born April 16, 1923, in Vivian, SD, where there was nothing but open prairie. Her parents, Bryan William and Florence Marie (Rinard) Miller, moved back to Iowa later that year. She attended a country school south of Indianola for eight years, then graduated from high school in 1941. Doris met and married Allan James Fairley in 1944, during World War II, the year he went into the European Theater. She worked at the local Ordnance Plant for 3 ½ years, the best way to help the war effort. He returned safely in 1946 and they shared a lifetime together, happily married for 64 years. They had no children of their own, but were lucky to be dearly loved by their niece, Cheryl Laird-Humphrey (Steven) and several cousins and God-children. Doris departed this earth Monday, July 13, 2015 at Calvin Community in Des Moines at the age of 92. She joins her husband and her parents who precede her in death.
There will be a gathering to celebrate Doris’s life from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., with a memorial service at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, July 16, 2015 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. She will be laid to rest beside Allan at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Calvin Community or Hospice of Central Iowa in Doris’s name
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Marian Mattheis
07/16/2015
As a Hospice volunteer, I first met Doris a year ago, & we quickly became friends during my weekly visits. She was a lady of spunk & determination. We laughed together & even shared a tear or two - love her & miss her!
sue sherzan
07/16/2015
Our heartfelt sympathy in the death of Doris. She and Allan were wonderful neighbors and friends when we lived next door to them in Urbandale. We remained in touch when they moved to Wesley Acres, and Doris to Calvin Manor. In visiting with Doris there, she often remarked how she missed Allan. I find comfort that she is now with him for eternity. And to Keeta and Cheryl: you were so special to Doris. She spoke of you with such affection. May she - and Allan - now rest in peace.