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Doris Irene Sharp Remy

Doris Irene Sharp Remy obituary

Doris Remy Obituary

Doris Irene Sharp Remy was born May 12, 1920, in Emporia, Kansas, to Marvin Ray Sharp and Allie Myrtle Liggett Sharp.

On October 24, 1942, she married Kenneth Lloyd Remy of Emporia, Kansas. They had one child, a son, Daniel Ray Remy who was born July 16, 1947, in Emporia, Kansas. He preceded his parents in death passing away May 8th, 1996 from Lou Gehrig Disease. Daniel and his wife Barbara Nan Pontius Remy had one son, David Palmer Remy, born April 23, 1983. David and his wife, Tristan, were married on February 29, 2008 and now reside in Northern Colorado Springs, while Barbara remains in Black Forest.

Doris graduated from The College of Emporia in 1942. She taught in high school in Kansas and Michigan. After the family moved to Colorado Springs in 1956 she worked in School District #11 until 1980 where she retired as an Elementary Supervisor.

The family was active at First Presbyterian Church. She taught Sunday School, as well as taking part in many church activities. She was also a Deacon and had many church friends.

She asked that in lieu of flowers, send gifts to First Presbyterian Church, 219 East Bijou Street, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80903 care of Get Set Preschool.

The service for Doris Remy will be held in the summer of 2017, for further information please email [email protected].

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Gazette on Mar. 19, 2017.

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Laura Remy

May 25, 2019

Barb, I don't recall hearing of Aunt Doris' passing, and hope you and David are holding up. Aunt Doris was such a gentle soul; her perseverance and peacefulness were an inspiration.

Gordon Goldston

April 11, 2017

Barb,
I just learned of Doris passing. She and Ken were two of my true hero's. I will try and reach you while I am in town this summer. I currently live in Az. So sorry for your loss. Ken and Doris's picture look at me everyday. I keep it next to the magpie bird he carved and gave to me.. love Gordon Goldston

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