Doris June (Calvin) Keller June 18, 1931 – November 1, 2026

Doris June (Calvin) Keller, 95, of Irving, Texas, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was a woman of extraordinary faith, strength, optimism, and kindness whose life was a testament to her belief in the goodness of people, the power of prayer, and the importance of facing every challenge with faith and a positive attitude.

Doris was born on June 18, 1931, in Latham, Kansas, to Howard Calvin and Delphia Woltz Calvin. She grew up in a large family with eight brothers and sisters in the Latham and Winfield, Kansas, area. As a young woman, she moved to Wichita, Kansas, where she worked for the telephone company and met the love of her life, Carroll James Keller, who served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. Doris and Carroll eloped in 1952, beginning a marriage that would endure through life's many joys and challenges until Carroll's untimely death from lung cancer on February 16, 1990, at age 58. Doris never remarried, remaining devoted to Carroll's memory for the rest of her life.

Doris and Carroll settled in Irving, Texas, where they raised their two daughters, Karen and Beverly. Doris was a devoted stay-at-home mother until the late 1960s, when family circumstances prompted her to return to the workforce. She began a long career in the freight transportation industry, where she became known for her exceptional work ethic, dependability, and determination.

In 1993, Doris began a second career working for the accounting firm founded by her daughter, Karen Meredith. She handled accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and financial administration for many years. Even as she approached 90, she continued managing daily cash receipts and bank deposits, finally retiring in 2020 at the age of 89. Her dedication to her work was matched only by the pride she took in doing it well.

Doris's Christian faith was the foundation of her life. She was a devoted member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Irving from 1960 until 2017, where she developed many cherished lifelong friendships. She was also active in Al-Anon for many years, finding strength in its fellowship and offering friendship and encouragement to others.

Doris was a true prayer warrior. She believed wholeheartedly in the power of prayer and the goodness and love of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Her family often said that if Doris was praying for something, they knew it would happen. Her faith sustained her through difficult times, including the loss of her beloved husband and, years later, her daughter Beverly.

She often credited Norman Vincent Peale's book The Power of Positive Thinking with shaping her philosophy of life. Doris embraced the Serenity Prayer and frequently reminded those around her that "this too shall pass." Whenever a family member was worried or anxious, she had a special way of lifting their spirits. She would sing her familiar little song, reminding everyone to let the sunshine in, face life with a grin, and open their hearts to happiness. Those who knew her will remember the optimism and encouragement she so freely shared.

Doris had a remarkable ability to see the good in everyone. She could strike up a conversation with anyone, rarely spoke an unkind word about another person, and always seemed to have something positive and uplifting to say. She was generous with her time, her friendship, and her encouragement. She loved sharing copies of Guideposts and Reader's Digest, hoping their stories would bring the same inspiration to others that they brought to her.

One of Doris's great passions was investing. In the early 1990s, she joined the Friends in Finance investment club and became an enthusiastic and knowledgeable student of the stock market. She loved researching companies, studying financial reports, and following the economy. Her investments reflected her careful research and disciplined approach, but perhaps even more important were the lasting friendships she developed through the investment club. As recently as April 2026, she enjoyed hosting a luncheon for her Friends in Finance companions.

Doris maintained a keen interest in the world around her throughout her life. She read The Dallas Morning News and The Wall Street Journal every day, kept up with current events, and enjoyed reading one or two novels a week well into her 90s. Her intellectual curiosity, sharp mind, and love of learning were among her many remarkable qualities.

Above all, Doris loved her family. She was always there when someone needed her, offering help, encouragement, and unconditional love. For decades, Thanksgiving was celebrated at Doris's home, where she delighted in bringing the entire family together. Those gatherings became treasured family traditions and reflected the importance she placed on keeping her family close.

Doris lived independently in her own home until the age of 89. In 2020, she moved into a specially designed wing of her daughter Karen's home, where she enjoyed beautiful views of mature oak trees, gardens, and the backyard. With grandchildren and great-grandchildren living nearby, her later years were spent surrounded by family, enjoying the simple pleasures of reading, conversation, visits with loved ones, and the beauty of nature.

Doris was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Carroll James Keller; her daughter, Beverly Sue Keller, who passed away in January 2018; her parents, Howard and Delphia Calvin; and all eight of her brothers and sisters.

She is survived by her daughter, Karen Meredith; four grandsons, Brian Meredith, Matt Meredith and his wife Ashley, Mike Shawver and his wife Angela, and Andy Kutch and his wife Karla; and six great-grandchildren, Zoe Meredith, Sadie Meredith, Wyatt Meredith, Mikayla Shawver, Mikey Shawver, and Luke Kutch.

Perhaps Doris's greatest legacy was the example she set for her family. Through financial hardship, personal loss, and life's many unexpected challenges, she never lost her faith or her belief that better days were ahead. She taught her daughter, Karen, a lesson that would last a lifetime: There is no problem so big that, with God's help, it cannot be overcome.

Doris lived that conviction for 95 years. She believed in the power of prayer, the goodness of others, and the importance of meeting each day with hope and gratitude.

Her family and friends will forever remember her steadfast prayers, her generous heart, her encouraging words, and her gentle reminders to let the sunshine in and that "this too shall pass."

Funeral Arrangements

Visitation will be held Tuesday evening, November 3, 2026, at Colonial Funeral Home in Irving, Texas from 5 to 7. (606 W. Airport Fwy)

A funeral service celebrating Doris's life will be held Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at noon in the chapel of Colonial Funeral Home in Irving, Texas.

Following the service, Doris will be laid to rest beside her beloved husband, Carroll, at Oak Grove Cemetery in Irving, Texas (1413 E. Irving Blvd).