Marilyn Martin Doran, 85, of California

Marilyn Martin Doran, 85, of Pacific Palisades, Calif., died Wednesday, June 18, 2014, in San Mateo, Calif.
A memorial service was held July 1 at Wee Kirk o’ the Heather, Forest Lawn Mortuary, Glendale, Calif. The Rev. Keith G. Banwart Jr. officiated, with Holly Addy as the organist and Deirdre Mary Rogers as the soloist.
Marilyn Martin Doran was born May 5, 1929, in New Auburn, the daughter of the late Clemence and Hilda (Pinske) Martin.
After completing high school, she moved on from her country life to Minneapolis to pursue her education as a medical technician. In 1955, she relocated to Los Angeles, where she continued her career until meeting and marrying the late William Charles Doran.
She is survived by two sons, Kenneth and David, and three daughters, Kimberly, Lisa and Deborah, as well as 17 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.