Doris Ann Stamper

Doris Ann Stamper, nee Banta, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2024, at the age of 78 surrounded by her family. She was born October 22, 1945 to Neale and Ruby Banta (later Ruby Balz) in Henry County, KY. Her family later moved to Louisville after the death of her father. Doris was a proud member of the Seneca Class of 1964 and received her Associate Degree in Nursing from Jefferson Community College in 1987 after returning to college in her 30’s. She worked in many senior care facilities over the years before retiring. She was very proud of being an RN and made sure she told everyone she met! Doris was a flower child and old hippie at heart and loved to have fun. She loved a good party, a Bloody Mary, a glass (or more) of red wine, as well as many other libations. She loved to play her old rock and roll, especially Pink Floyd, and got a kick out of the nursing staff saying they enjoyed her music. She loved happy hour and crafts at Glen Ridge, but refused to go to Bingo! She loved getting new clothes for every occasion, floating in a swimming pool (sometimes fully dressed!), and riding on the back of a motorcycle in her younger years. Her greatest joy was seeing her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Doris was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Gene Banta (Libby); her sister, Naomi Mikalis; and her grandson-in-love Brandon Shirley. She is survived by her sister Marty Mercer (George); children, Kim Ryan (Steve), Shawn Stamper, Chris Stamper, and Jaime Reising (Jeff Cotton); grandchildren, Nicki Roberts (Keith), Justin Schulte (Samantha), Caitlin Ryan (Garrett Wilson), Patrick Ryan, Austin Reising, Caroline Reising, Emilia Reising, Jack Hecht, Dallas Browning, and Jamie Stamper; 5 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the staff of Glen Ridge Health Campus. The love and care shown to Doris during the last few months of her life was wonderful. The kindness shown at her passing was greatly appreciated. She truly loved the staff there. Per Doris’s wishes, there will be no formal service and she chose cremation. She asked that we throw a party in her honor. That will be arranged at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital or the charity of your choice.

Doris Ann Stamper

October 22, 1945 - October 9, 2024