Doris Frances (McFadden) Hassler

Redmond, Oregon Doris Frances (McFadden) Hassler lived in Redmond her entire life, which spanned 88 years. She loved her town and was a source for local historical information. She served on the Historical Commission and recently provided pictures to the new Redmond City Hall. She was born on January 9, 1929 to Leonard and Christine (Bollinger) McFadden. Her mother passed away when she was one year old leaving Doris, her two older sisters, Marjorie (Rouse) and Leona (Osmundson) and older brother, Gilbert McFadden. Her father eventually married a local schoolteacher, Blanche Hyde, adding stepsister Emmaline and stepbrother Darrell Clare to the family. She finished her school years in 1947 with her graduation from Redmond Union High School. That was the same year that she met a very special person at a high school dance. Albert LaVerne (Vern) Hassler was home from the Navy, met Doris at the dance, and they married on April 17, 1948. Their first child, Christine (Slabaugh) was born in 1949. They welcomed Diane (McFadden) Springer and Gregg McFadden to their family in 1956 when Doris brother, Gilbert passed away. The births of Jerry Hassler and Vicki (Sime) completed the family. At an early age, Doris worked at Central Oregon Co-op Creamery, Safeway and Central Oregon Irrigation. She also worked in the office for the City of Redmond. She was a teachers aide and librbrian at Redmond High School. In 1975, Doris started work at Central Electric Co-op and retired from there in 1992. Family always came first for Doris. She also loved golfing, camping, crafting, going to local high school band and sporting events, bridge, going to casinos, and traveling. Some of her favorite trips were to Europe, China and Norway, and chaperoning the high school band to Washington D. C. and Hawaii. She was a long time member of Community Presbyterian Church. In her later life, Doris became well known for the beautiful intricate cards she created by hand. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Vern, her son Jerry and her sisters and brother. She is survived by her children Diane (Dick) Springer, Chris (Mike) Slabaugh, Gregg McFadden and Vicki (Dave) Sime, and her beloved grandchildren and great grandchildren. Doris family extends their sincere thanks and appreciation for the loving care and support Doris received from the Redmond health care community, Partners In Care, Community Presbyterian Church, and her wonderful friends. A celebration of Doris life will be held at the Community Presbyterian Church on Saturday, March 18 at 1:00 pm. In remembrance of Doris, donations can be made to Community Presbyterian Church, PO Box 1689 , Redmond, OR 97756 or to Partners In Care, 2075 NE Wyatt Court, Bend, OR 97701. Funeral Home: Redmond Memorial Chapel 717 SW 6th Street Redmond, OR US 97756

Doris Frances (McFadden) Hassler

January 9, 1929 - March 11, 2017