Doris Jane Stoner Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Doris Jane Stoner (Asman), 86 of Higginsville, Missouri met her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, at Meyer Care Center in Higginsville. Born Thursday, July 13, 1933 in Trenton, Missouri, she was the daughter of the late Frederick Asman and the late Ada Asman (Page). She was the wife of the late James Henry Stoner, preceding her in death March 26, 1986. They were united in marriage on December 27, 1959 and were married 26 years. Doris Jane graduated from Trenton High School in 1951 and attended Trenton Junior College for one year. She graduated from Central Missouri State College (UCM) in Warrensburg, Missouri in 1955 with a Bachelor's in Music Education, majoring in Piano and minoring in Organ. Doris taught instrumental and vocal music in the Mayview, Missouri public schools from 1955-1957 and then taught vocal music in the Higginsville public schools from 1957-1960. She left teaching to care for her children and family but continued to teach private piano and organ lessons. Doris Jane served as the organist for the Salem United Church of Christ for 62 years during which time she played for numerous weddings and funerals. She also accompanied Higginsville school choirs for many years. Doris Jane was a 50 year member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She will be missed by family, many friends, and former students. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband James Henry Stoner; and one sister, Carolyn Yoss. Surviving are one son; Jimmy (Tish) Stoner of Higginsville; three daughters; Denise (David) Robinson of Warrensburg, MO, Teresa (Larry) Button of Higginsville, Jamie (Kirk) Smith of Lexington, MO; ten grandchildren; Josh (Andrea) Robinson, Andrea (Payton) Docheff, Kristen Smith, Jordan Smith, William Button, Jackson Button, Ada Stoner, Parson Stoner, Nolan Stoner, Bray Stoner; two step-grandchildren, Justin Button and Jason Button; one great-grandchild, Eliana Robinson; one brother-in-law, Jim Yoss; and several special nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday July 24, 2021 with visitation one hour prior at Salem United Church of Christ Higginsville, MO with the Rev. Dr. Tommy Faris officiating. Memorials may be made out to Salem United Church of Christ or the James H. and Doris Jane Stoner Memorial Scholarship fund, and mailed to Stewart-Hoefer Funeral Home 1600 Main St. Higginsville, MO 64037.

Doris Jane Stoner

July 13, 1933 - March 17, 2020