Doris Eileen Hart

November 5th, 1927 - January 14th, 2021

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I was so saddened to hear of my birthday buddy’s passing. For many year, Doris called me to wish me a happy birthday, something I looked forward to every year. She always had so much vitality and energy and I appreciated her reaching out to me every year. Gene and Doris were wonderful friends to my parents, who moved to the St. Joe Whirlpool division at the same time. Many evenings spent together with Dan and Cathy as our parents played cards and laughed together, while enjoying a couple of beers. Birthday Buddy, you were on my mind last week and hearing that you passed away has had a deep impact on me. Saddened that I will no longer hear from you on my birthday but hoping you will will be enjoying a beverage with Fred and Mary Jean and your beloved Gene and playing some cards while your kids and I think about you with love.

Chris (Brutsche) Dally

January 26th, 2021 at 10:17pm

I spent half of my childhood with Mamo (Doris) and at her and Papa's (Gene's) home. They were more like second parents: Mamo taught me how to read, tie my shoes, cook, and write a check. Some of my happiest memories are summers playing baseball in the backyard, going to deer forest, and playing cards after school. She taught me to work hard but to also not take life too seriously (practical jokes were a favorite: I cannot count the number of presents she hid, for no real reason, or times she would hide and jump out when I'd walk through the door). I feel so lucky that she was there for high school, college, and even law school graduation: in fact, she spent my birthday in 2019 with me in Champaign, Illinois, eagerly meeting all of my friends and law professors. Because that's who she was: such a friendly, genuine, lovely person. Every birthday and holiday, the number of cards she sent and received was astounding. Her family, friends, and home truly meant the world to her. Despite the year that was 2020, I was fortunate to finish school remotely, from her house. She rented me the room for "a nickel an hour" and we'd have coffee and play cards on my breaks. Though the loss is tremendous, it is mixed with happiness in her being reunited with Papa. The two of them were my favorite people, and I will miss them for the rest of my life.

Alana Hart

January 25th, 2021 at 9:06pm

Dan and Cathy Your Mom and I go back many years at Clyde at Whirlpool. Worked in IBM with your Dad and your Mom had the payroll upstairs and always ate with our group from IBM. Partied with both in the years till they left Clyde. Your Mom and I corrresponded each year at Christmas to get a yearly update on family life. Know how much the grandkids meant to her and Dad both. Your Mom's concerned was always to take of your Dad. My sympathy goes out to you and your families but she is now again with your Dad and am sure she is vey happy. Take Care. Nira (Parkhurst) Beaschler an old friend.

Nira Beaschler

January 18th, 2021 at 8:08am

I met Doris and her spouse Gene through Dan their son and Cathy as friends and classmates at Lakeshore High. Dan was a budding musician and he and mutual friends had a band that played at local high schools. Doris and Gene were gracious and encouraging and let the band practice in their basement at their home in Baroda. They even trusted me to drive the white International Harvester with band equipment to gigs ("yikes"). Doris and Gene were always encouraging and welcoming. Anyone who was lucky enough to have Dan and Cathy as friends and classmates in those days remember them both as being kind gentle souls who were fun loving. I suspect they got those qualities from both Doris and Gene. I was fortunate and blessed in my life that my path crossed Cathy, Dan,Doris and Gene's lives. We wish Dan and Cathy , their family and friends comfort in these difficult times and wish them many happy memories of Doris. Love Jim and Denise Gerber