Mrs. Doris Jean Doherty Barnes

Doris Jean Doherty Barnes, 93, died on Monday, February 27 2017, following extensive care of fifteen years at The Oaks Rehabilitation/Long Term Care Facility. She was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the daughter of the late Dick and Ida Doherty. Doris was a resident of Asheville for the past sixty-one years. Doris served as a WAVE in the United States Navy during World War II. She was stationed in Oletha, Kansas where she served her country for more than two years. Following service in the US Navy, she was employed as an office assistant for many years. Doris was happily married to her husband of more than 45 years, Bruce A. Barnes, who passed away in 1991. They enjoyed a successful business career together as they operated Bruce’s Pipe Shop. They had an active lifestyle that included travel, golf, leadership and participation in the Lion’s Club, and dancing to Big Band music as often as possible. Doris is survived by daughter, Cheryl Creasman, and her husband, Bill, of Asheville; 2 sons, James A. Barnes, and his wife, Pat, of Bettendorf, Iowa, and David B. Barnes, and his wife, Elaine, of Asheville. She also has one granddaughter, Carrie, and a great-grandson, Tyler; 2 grandsons, Matt and Jeff, their wives, Heidi and Judy, and 4 great-grandchildren, Mattie, Kolby, Asher, and Lyrin. Doris is also survived by her dear sister whom she treasured, Marie Hermsen, of Phoenix, Arizona. She was preceded in death by her brother, Thomas A. Doherty, of Dearborn, Michigan. Several nieces and nephews live throughout the country in Arizona, Nebraska, and Michigan. Doris was an active member of the First Christian Church of Asheville, serving as an official Sunday morning greeter, as well as a regular participant in various church committees. She was a member of the Eastern Star and served many years as a volunteer at Mission Hospital. She was an avid bowler, winning many championships over the years, golfer, and loved to play bridge with “the girls” every week. A private memorial service will be held at Lewis Memorial Park in Asheville with the Reverend Jonathan Inman officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Christian Church of Asheville 470 Enka Lake Road Asheville 28715

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Mrs. Doris Jean Doherty Barnes

August 12, 1923 - February 27, 2017