Doris Fern Kessler

Doris Fern Kessler, 87, of Montrose, Colorado, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2025 in Loveland, Colorado, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on July 8, 1937, in Montrose to Don and Esta Galloway, Doris was raised on the family farm and ranch where she enjoyed a childhood immersed in the beauty of rural life. One of her cherished memories was playing the flute in the Montrose High School marching band. With a diploma in hand and love in her heart, Doris graduated high school and married Hank on the same day.

Doris was known for her generous spirit, compassionate heart, unwavering kindness, and her infectious laughter. In earlier years, she treasured camping adventures with her beloved husband Hank, going to Cow Camp, and embarking on cross-country travels with her brothers and sisters. She often spoke of her love for the smells of crisp mountain air and the delicate fragrance of blooming spring lilacs.

As a woman of deep faith and service, Doris dedicated much of her later life to helping others. She was an active member in her church, often organizing meals for community occasions and faithfully attending Bible study. A favorite family tradition was gathering around the table for lively card games, where her laughter and warmth filled the room.

In 2019, Doris relocated to Loveland to be closer to her children and grandchildren, whom she adored. Family gatherings, the holidays, making Christmas cookies, attending a grandchild’s performance, going to the symphony, shopping and a spa day with her daughter Betty followed by the savoring of a margarita and little everyday moments that made life sweet filled her heart. Her active life in Loveland included water aerobics at the pool two to three times a week, hosting Bible study groups, competing for bingo prizes, movie nights, and fellowship with her dearest friends over meals in the dining room. She even found a new passion for line dancing, which brought her immense joy.

Doris is survived by her children Randy, Betty, Jeff and Scott, her grandchildren Dana, Aaron, Kameron and Cheree and her many nieces and nephews. She was reunited in eternity by her husband Hank, her children Ray and Phyllis and her brothers and sisters.

Doris will be remembered by her loving family, upon whom she impressed a shining example of love, compassion and faith, as well as the countless lives she touched with her boundless generosity and radiant spirit. We rejoice in the promise that she has entered eternity whole again, restored in the Glory of the Father as she dances with joy in the presence of her Savior – Jesus Christ.