Doris D. Jones, 82, passed away peacefully in her daughter’s home on Thursday, July 2, 2026 surrounded in the love of her family.

Born May 25, 1944 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Doris was one of two daughters born to Wilbur and Evelyn (DeWitt) Eytcheson. She grew up in Huntertown and graduated from Huntertown High School with the class of 1962.

In December of 1962, Doris married Gene W. Hyser, and to this union came four children. He would pass in June of 1987. In August of 1988, Doris would marry Ray D. Jones, adding his two children and families.

Doris worked for Dana Incorporated in Columbia City for 25 years, retiring in 2007. She was proud to teach her family a strong work ethic and to always be kind.

Known as a spicy red head, Doris was onery for sure. She was also loving and would give you the shirt off her back for family, friends or strangers. Doris loved family gatherings and whether you were coming or going she always said “You know I love ya”. She adored when her granddaughters aka her “cleaning crew” came to clean her home in Columbia City, and would make them take frequent breaks just to be able to chat all she could. Doris enjoyed her weekly shopping trips but also enjoyed very much being home. She would move to live her with her daughter in Warsaw and loved daily window watching of animals and watching her great-grandkids play.

Doris is dearly missed by her children: Gene W. (Lisa) Hyser Jr. of Columbia City, Thomas W. Hyser of Winona Lake, Tanya (Larry) Reynolds of Winona Lake and Misty (Shannon) Craft of Warsaw; step-children Melissa (Paul) Tarchala and Jennifer (Josh) Treat; 17 grandchildren: Doug Hyser, Jessica Hyser, Trenton (Cortnee) Hyser, Kyle (Breanna) Davis, Gwendolyn Hyser, Gavin (Hailey) Hyser, Trevor Hyser, Courtney Hammon, Desirae Coverstone, Tara (Nick) Meyers, Alisha (J.J.) Hurst, Jake Craft, Jared (Megan) Craft, Jason (Jackie) Craft, Gabby (Gabe) Gaff, Mikayla (Jose) Macias-Nino and Angelina Craft; 24 great-grandchildren with 3 more on the way due in September and October: Cameron, Caden, Julian, Aila, Alize, Henry, Gabriel, Aubrey, Keaton, Mariah, Jayla, Dalton, Logan, Haley, Ashanti, Cordelle, Trinity, Draven, Ian (Olivia), Zoe, Anna, Piper, Elias and Lincoln; and 5 great-great-grandchildren: Paisley, Khalil, Leilani, Major and Suade.

She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Marilyn Fraizer, and ex-husbands Gene Hyser and Ray Jones.

Visitation will be held on Friday, July 10, 2026 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, 2290 Provident Court, Warsaw. Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. with Pastor Chuck Chappell officiating.

Burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery, Pierceton.