Doris Ruth Bailey, 80, of LaPorte, died Nov. 26, 2013, at Golden Living Care Center, Crown Point, IN.
She was born in Long Island, NY, on Nov. 12, 1933, to Fritz and Frida (Lichtblau) Hekter.
Doris served her country honorably in the United States Air Force.
She was married on July 23, 1960, to Robert Coombs, who preceded her in death in 1966.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Fritz and Herbert, and one sister, Hildegard Bradfield.
Surviving are her brothers, Walter (Dorothy) Hekter of Valparaiso, IN, and Gary (Kathie) Hekter of Michigan City, IN; sister, Elly Kruger of LaPorte; and 15 nieces and nephews.
In accordance with Doris’ wishes, no public visitation or services are planned. Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, LaPorte, is handling arrangements.
Messages of condolence may be posted below on WNLP, as well as at www.cutlerfuneralhome.com.