Monthly Archives: December 2009

Longtime Hollister resident, Doris B. Hoyle, spouse of the late Millard Hoyle, passed away Sunday, Nov. 29th after a brief illness. "Dori" , as she was affectionately called by those who knew her, was a native of Gibbon, Nebraska; graduated from the University of Nebraska with a degree in Home Economics. Dori came to San Benito County in 1949 and taught briefly at San Benito High School. Dori was recognized as a active community leader, a member and avid supporter of many San Benito County organizations, some of which were the San Benito County Community Foundation (Board Member); Hazel Hawkins Hospital Foundation (Board Member); the Hospital Auxiliary; long time member and Elder of the First Presbyterian Church; and the P.E.O. As a benefactor to the San Francisco Symphony, she enjoyed her trips to the San Francisco performances; she enjoyed music, singing, and participating in the choir of the First Presbyterian Church. Dori had been a world traveler and had keen interest in her collection of antique dolls.