Our beautiful mother died peacefully on July 23, 2016 surrounded by her family. Doris was born October 3, 1924 in St. Paul, MN, the daughter of Frederick Charles Pierce & Bertha Jablonski. Doris enjoyed being with her family, gardening & being outdoors. She had a passion for cooking & entertaining. Doris graduated from Como Park HS. Losing her parents at an early age prompted Doris to start working as a young woman in order to support her remaining family. Beginning as a line cook at The Rand, she eventually became their head chef. Doris was a dedicated mother & doting grandmother who continually put her own needs aside in favor of taking care of her family. As she was truly interested in others, she quickly made friends wherever she went. Doris is survived by her brother Clayton Pierce (Dorothy); children James, Fred, Sandra Bunke (Bill), Michael, Cindy Ross (Larry), David, Kathy Pearson (Mike). She also leaves behind numerous loving grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, relatives & friends. Preceded in death by her parents Charles & Bertha; husband Kenneth; sisters Betty & Marion; brothers Donald, Harold, Gerald (Uncle Tubby) & Fred; sons Oscar & Mike Quast; son-in-law Stuart Ross. Funeral service Monday (8/1) 11:00 AM at BEAVER LAKE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 2280 Stillwater Avenue, Maplewood. Visitation Sunday 4-7 PM at SANDBERG FUNERAL HOME, 2593 E. 7th Ave., North St. Paul, & one hour prior to service at church.