Obituaries

Doris Marie Hardy

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Doris Marie Hardy, 84, of California, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2016, at University of Missouri Hospital and Clinics in Columbia. She was born on July 10, 1931, in Newton County, Mo., the daughter of Leroy "Judie" and Margaret M. (Brennan) Patrick. She was united in marriage on December 25, 1953, in Joplin, Mo., to John Walter Hardy, III, who preceded her in death on September 3, 2001. She was a graduate of Joplin High School. She made a loving home with her husband John and was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She enjoyed doing her yard work, planting beautiful floral gardens, playing bridge and going to the Finke Theater with her girlfriends. Doris is survived by: her daughter, Patricia McCarthy of California; two granddaughters, Katlyn (Robert) Zuidervaart of California and Kelly (Jordan) Taylor of Republic, Mo.; and one great-granddaughter, Kara Zuidervaart. Family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., on Friday, March 25, 2016, at the California United Church of Christ. Inurnment will be private for the family at a later date. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Finke Theater. Arrangements are under the direction of MILLARD-REKUS Family Funeral Chapel, 902 East North Street, Eldon, Mo. 65026 (573) 392-3351. Condolences may be left online for the family at www.millardfamilychapels.com

Published March 21, 2016