Doris Mcbride Bennion Schwartz Obituary (1932 - 2007)

Doris McBride Bennion Schwartz ROY / OREM - Doris Schwartz of Orem, 75, died peacefully at home on Aug. 24, 2007 from leukemia. Doris was born on Feb. 24, 1932 in Ogden, Utah to Beatrice Shaw and Wilford H. McBride. Doris was a happy child and loved to do nice things for others. She was involved in the girl scouts and enjoyed singing the camp songs throughout her life. She was a member of the Ogden 4th Ward Choir, which became well-known in Ogden. She also developed a talent for giving humorous and dramatic readings and was voted most likely to become a movie star by her graduating class. She also participated in the pageantry performances of All Faces West. She graduated from Ogden High School in 1949 and went on to Weber State where she later graduated in 1980 with a degree in Elem. Ed. She became a sheet metal worker at Hill Air Force Base and helped to make airplane parts. She married Paul Clark Bennion of Farmington in June of 1952 in the SL Temple. They raised 6 children together, but later divorced in 1982. She worked at Defense Depot Ogden for a number of years before her retirement in 1991. Doris moved to Orem in 1991 where she lived at the Seville Retirement Home for a short period, where she met and married Raymond G. Schwartz, who was a sports writer for the Daily Herald. They lived in Orem with her daughter Beverly and Bryan Kingsford. Her main interests were her family, church, nutrition and politcs. She was a State Delegate for the Democratic Party and often held elections in her home where she was voting judge. She was an active member of the LDS church and served as ward chorist, missionary, Relief Society and primary teacher. Doris is best remembered for her kind and cheerful demeanor, community and political involvement and her determination to make the world a better place. She took pride in educating herself and wanted to be involved in something that might make a difference. Doris lovingly helped to take care of her husband, Ray for many years. They were married for 15 years. Special Thanks go to Debra Aaron Clark of Highland, UT for the many years of wonderful care she gave to Doris, helping her stay active and fulfilled. Thank you so much Debra. Doris is survived by her children: Pauline(Don)Harry, Sterling(Laurie)Bennion, Dale Bennion, Dan(Carol)Bennion, Beverly(Bryan)Kingsford, and Brenda(Steve)Hadley, 28 grandchildren and almost 3 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are her brother, Don(Bonnie) McBride, and 2 sisters, JoAnn(Walter)Bunn and Lynette(Vernal) Poulsen. Doris is preceded in death by her father and mother and baby sister Dorothy Ray. Also preceding her in death are 2 grandbabies, her husband, Ray, and other relatives. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 29, at 11:00 a.m. at the Cedar Crest LDS Ward Chapel, 3845 South 2000 West in Roy. Family will meet with friends Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Myers Roy Mortuary, 5865 South 1900 West and on Wednesday at the church from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. prior to services. Interment, Ogden City Cemetery. VisitationMyers Mortuary - Roy 5865 South 1900 West Roy, UT 84067 August 28, 2007 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM CemeteryOgden City Cemetery 20th and Madison Ogden, UT 84404 August 29, 2007 1:00 PM ServiceCedar Crest Chapel 3845 South 2000 West Roy, UT 84067 August 29, 2007