Oct. 11, 1934 – April 12, 2017

Doris Grossman Keiter was born Oct. 11, 1934 in Cleveland, Ohio. She was a graduate of Euclid High School.

Doris loved learning and was an award-winning speller and proofreader. On June 26, 1954, she married Robert T. Keiter at Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Cleveland. Bob and Doris have three children: Linda (Eugene) Winfield, Amy (Steven) Jelensperger and Scott (Diane) Keiter. They have two grandchildren: Michael and Anne Winfield.

The family moved to La Crescenta in 1968 where they joined the La Crescenta Presbyterian Church and became involved in the Cruisers group. This fellowship supported and sustained them with laughter, celebration and care. Doris began her career with the Glendale Unified School District working in school cafeterias. Her commitment to continued education and hard work moved her from school cafeterias to the Human Resources Dept. She retired from the District after 30 years. She used her work experience to serve as an elder, Clerk of Session, and chair of the personnel committee for LCPC. Doris and Bob camped extensively with family and Cruiser friends.

Doris’ passion was serving others, especially through food. She was a self-taught, adventuresome cook willing to try anything. She loved learning about other countries and cultures through food. She had the gift of hospitality, opening her home to anyone who might need a place to stay. Over the years, Bob and Doris hosted West Point cadets, Russian singers, students from Spain, an exchange student from New Zealand, and family from Ohio and Louisiana.

Doris died April 12 just three weeks after ceasing treatment for breast cancer. The family is grateful for the care she received through the City of Hope, hospice, and the steadfast love of the LCPC family.

A memorial service for Doris will be held Saturday, April 22 at 11 a.m. at the La Crescenta Presbyterian Church, 2902 Montrose Ave., La Crescenta. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the La Crescenta Presbyterian Church Deacons’ Assistance Fund.