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Doris Malone Obituary
Born November 28, 1919 in Nebraska City, NE, she moved to Colorado Springs in 1974 with her husband of 55 years, Robert G. Malone. She was proud of her work at the Cushman factory in Nebraska during World War II. She worked in retail sales, including Estee Lauder cosmetics, until her retirement in 1986. She and her husband were avid league bowlers. She enjoyed quilting, sewing, gardening, and playing canasta and dominos with her friends. She adored her feline companion Boots.
She is survived by sons Robert and Billy John Power, Steven and Thomas Malone, and daughter Robin Malone; 11 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren; and three sisters. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert, granddaughter Shannon Power, one sister and her brother.
A Memorial Service will be held at The Inn at Garden Plaza on Tuesday, July 15 at 2:30 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Safe Place for Pets, PO Box 38202, Colorado Springs, CO 80937, www.safeplacepets.org.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Rick Thurston
July 15, 2014
Robin,So sad to hear of your mothers' passing.
Connie Myers
July 14, 2014
Doris was a great friend to all our family (Harold and Dolly Gress). We have fond memories of all the times together with her and Bob, she was always so beautiful and never seem to age much.
She will be missed,
Connie Myers
robert power
July 9, 2014
My Mother always enjoyed running the store at The Inn, watering the flowers, and sewing items for residents. She will be missed by many, especially me!
carrie power
July 9, 2014
Doris was a great lady! I was very proud that she could travel to our sons graduation from high school last year. We made memories with Doris. We will play Mexican Train Dominoes in her honor.
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