Obituary
Doris Elaine Earnest, 86, of Port Orange, Florida passed away on January 22, 2017 at the Halifax Health Hospice Port Orange Care Center. She was born on August 23, 1930 in Gettysburg, South Dakota to the late Hollis Emerson Meeks and Clara Meeks. Doris worked as a Hairdresser and she loved children and dogs. She enjoyed babysitting, bowling, sewing, and ceramics. Doris is survived by her son, Kevin Lee Earnest and his wife Linda of Port Orange, Florida; her daughter, Karen Louise Ruberti and her husband John of New Smyrna Beach, Florida; her grandson, Nathan Burhans and his wife Michelle of Daytona Beach, Florida; her granddaughter, Kendra Herrin and her husband Josh of South Daytona, Florida; her great-granddaughters Addison and Savannah Burhans and Audrey Herrin; her brother, Norman Meeks and his wife Thelma of Forreston, Illinois; and Annie, her beloved companion/dog. Doris was preceded in death by her husband, Harold L. Earnest and her sister, Jeanette Phillips and her husband Orlin. In lieu of flowers please make donations in memory of Doris to the Halifax Health Hospice Port Orange Care Center, 3800 Woodbriar Trail, Port Orange, Florida 32129. Arrangements are in the care and trust of Baldwin Brothers Funeral & Cremation Society, Port Orange, FL.
I am sorry to hear the sad news regarding your mom. All the memories will be cherish. You were a good son and Linda was good to her. Lots of conversations that we had together was about Doris's well being. Looking at the pictures on this website she seem to had a full and spunky life! Couldn't ask for more!
Kevin & Linda' Wedding with Moms, Dad & Ashley
Karen's Wedding
Going Bananas
Home in Gettysburg, SD where Doris was born in 1930
Hair stylist of the week
Doris and Nephew Chuckie
Doris & her dog Annie
4 generations
Sincerely ... Dave Crockwell, Marble, North Carolina
You were the best mother-in-law a girl could ever ask for. You broke the mold for the bad mother-in-laws. You were kind, generous, funny and sweet.
I cherish the time we had together taking ceramic classes together. I will always think of you when I look at the pieces I made with you in class-especially the nativity set I made with your guidance.
I also cherish the "girl time" we had together when just the two of us would go out to lunch together.
You will always be dear in my heart and I will forever miss you-but now everyone who has gone before you can now enjoy your good sense of humor and have fun with you again!
Love,
Linda
Harold & Doris at Squash Lake, WI
Brother Norm, Doris and sister Jeanette
Doris, Brother Norm and sister Jeannette
Doris and her beloved companion Annie
Very young picture of Doris & brother Norm
First meeting with Audrey
Daughter Karen & Doris
Hugging son Kevin
Doris with great-granddaughter Savannah
Being serenaded by a German suitor
Feeding her newest great-granddaughter Audrey
Bowling accomplishment at 73 years old ! !
Doris & great-granddaughter Addison
Doris and her grandchildren Nathan & Kendra
Doris and her "new ride"
The 4 musketeers: Harold, Norm, Thelma & Doris
Doris' high school picture
Doris & Harold's wedding picture
Doris in her "Easter Hat"
Linda & Doris exchanging Christmas presents.