Doris H. Dyer

We honor the life of Doris Anne Dyer, 89, who passed away on December 20, 2025. Born in Plentywood, Montana, on January 14, 1936, to Leonard and Helen Henderson. Doris was raised in Myrtle Creek, Oregon where she graduated from Myrtle Creek High School. Her love of learning led her to become a proud alumna of Oregon State University (then Oregon State College) and then a professional educator where she dedicated herself to guiding young minds. She began her teaching career at South Salem High School and eventually retired from the counseling office at Central High School in Independence. She was known for her kind and gracious demeanor, balancing a practical organizational style with a witty, irreverent sense of humor.

Doris was married to Roland Dyer for 38 years until his passing in 2000. Together, they raised two daughters, Amy and Donna. Her kindness extended beyond her family into her community, where she was a devoted supporter of Marion-Polk Food Share and Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB). In her quieter moments, she found joy in gardening, quilting, reading, and music.