Longtime Hollister resident, Doris B. Hoyle, spouse of the late Millard Hoyle, passed away Sunday, Nov. 29th after a brief illness. “Dori” , as she was affectionately called by those who knew her, was a native of Gibbon, Nebraska; graduated from the University of Nebraska with a degree in Home Economics. Dori came to San Benito County in 1949 and taught briefly at San Benito High School. Dori was recognized as a active community leader, a member and avid supporter of many San Benito County organizations, some of which were the San Benito County Community Foundation (Board Member); Hazel Hawkins Hospital Foundation (Board Member); the Hospital Auxiliary; long time member and Elder of the First Presbyterian Church; and the P.E.O. As a benefactor to the San Francisco Symphony, she enjoyed her trips to the San Francisco performances; she enjoyed music, singing, and participating in the choir of the First Presbyterian Church. Dori had been a world traveler and had keen interest in her collection of antique dolls.
Surviving Dori are her daughters and their spouses, Trisha and Rick Oldenkamp of Martinez and Jennifer and Khalid Baha of Oakland; grandchildren Tim Oldenkamp of Davis, Caitlin Oldenkamp of San Diego, Ronah and Zaran Baha of Oakland; her brother and sister-in-law Erwin and Ruth Olson of Madera; nephew Paul and niece Janet Olson of Madera.
Friends are invited to a memorial service and celebration of her life on Saturday, December 5th beginning at 11:00 A.M.. at the First Presbyterian Church 2066 Cienega Rd., Hollister. Private inurnment has been held. Donations are preferred to the San Benito Co. Community Foundation; First Presbyterian Church; or the Lupus Foundation c/o the mortuary chapel, 870 San Benito St., Hollister 95023
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