Doris Harter Bolhofner

STE. GENEVIEVE — Doris Harter Bolhofner was born July 21, 1941, in Farmington, Missouri, and died July 4, 2014, Independence Day, in Naples, Florida, after an 11 month battle with lung cancer.

Doris was preceded in death by her parents, John C. and Harriett Harter and siblings, Thomas J. Harter, William S. Harter, Robert D. Harter, James R. Harter, J. David Harter, and Wanda L. Harter.

Doris cherished her family; dear husband of 17 years, Harry Gannon; beloved daughters, Sandra Bolhofner Young, Tamara Bolhofner McKennon (Jim); grandchildren, Hillary and Jack Young, James, Kathryn, and Mary McKennon; siblings, John (Peg) Harter, Cora Dell (Sherman) Johnson, Betty (Albert) Miller; sisters-in-law, Junita and Karen Harter; and numerous nieces and nephews. The Gannon children and grandchildren were also a very important part of her life and became her second family.

Doris loved tennis, bridge, puzzles, and card games. Doris and Harry were drawn to the tennis community in Naples, and Doris surrounded herself with a strong network of dear friends there. Even though her life was cut short at the age of 72, Doris blessed many lives with friendship, love, and support. Her strength of spirit and faith were an inspiration throughout her life and especially during her battle with cancer. Doris found strength in love and kindness from her family and friends as she gallantly fought her illness.

Graveside services will be at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri, Saturday, July 19, at 11 a.m. with Reverend Don McGuire officiating. A celebration of Doris’ life will be immediately following at Crown Valley Winery in Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri.

Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society or Avow Hospice, 1095 Whipporwill Lane, Naples, Florida, 34105.