Doris C Skipton

SKIPTON, Doris C., 85, of Oakwood, passed away at Hospice of Dayton on Friday, September, 19. 2008. Doris met her husband of 58 years, Dr. Robert Skipton while attending Marietta College in 1941. WWII interrupted her education, but she completed her degree in 1976 at the University of Dayton. She had many interests, including Hamlet's, a local play- reading group, traveling, skiing and her beloved Sunday New York Times crossword puzzle. While her husband was still practicing medicine, Doris was active in the Christ Child Society and was past Pres. of the Woman's Medical Auxiliary. She was preceded in death by her mother, Evelyn in 1991 and husband, Dr. Robert Skipton in 2000. Doris is survived by her children, Dale (Janet) Skipton, JoAnn Skipton; David Skipton and granddaughter, Macallan Skipton. Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM on Thursday, September 25, 2008 at Routsong Funeral Home, 2100 E. Stroop Rd., Kettering. Doris's family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 10-11:00AM also at the funeral home. Burial will be held at Woodland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Ave., Dayton, OH 45420 or your favorite charity. Condolences and other remembrances may be sent to the family by visiting www.routsong.com

Funeral Home:
Kettering Routsong Funeral Home
2100 E. Stroop Rd.
Kettering, OH
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