Doris C Grabo

Doris C. Grabo, age 64 of Columbus, died Sunday, March 24, 2024 at her home.

A time of Celebrating Doris' Life will be held from 5-8 pm Monday April 1 at McKown Funeral Home. Memorials are suggested to Pediatric Cancer Research Fund or the American Cancer Society

Doris C. Grabo was born January 6, 1960 in Bakersfield, CA to Robert V. and Dorothy (Hood) Nelson.  She grew up and graduated from high school in Bakersfield.  Doris married Rick Grabo on May 26, 1989 in Bakersfield.

Doris was a stay-at-home mom raising her family.  She moved to Columbus in 1994.  Doris's favorite job was as a paraeducator at West Park School for almost 10 years.

Doris is survived by:
Husband Rick Grabo of Columbus
Daughter Megan Azimi of Oceanside, CA
Son Zach (Maria) Grabo of Columbus
Son Jake Grabo of Columbus
Daughter Anna (Justin) Grabo of Columbus
Brother Rich Nelson of Maryville, TN
Sister Donna (Harold) Jewell of Bakersfield, CA
Brother Robert Nelson of Bakersfield, CA
Grandchildren: Eli, Scarlett, Dylan, and Bella
Nieces and Nephews: Doug (Julietta) Darois, Ken Darois, Andrew Darois, Andrea (Donna) Melanson, and Jerry (Gaby) Melanon
Great Nieces and Nephews: Jarius, Saniyya, Bryony, Dayshanay, Madeline, Abby, Rachelle, and Ashley

She is preceded in death by:
Parents Robert and Dorothy Nelson
Sisters Diane and Dorine
Nephew Joseph

"MOM"

"Mom" - a noun became a verb (as in born to "mom") when Doris Grabo was born.

No human has arrived on earth with more resolute and single-minded sense of purpose.

Early clues: as an infant was the passionate way she hugged her "baby" doll. The next clue was using her doll buggy containing said "baby" for balance at age 10 months, as she taught herself to walk.

Doris soon launched herself into a babysitting career while in elementary school, honing early "mom" skills on the neighborhood toddlers. Those skills were further refined on her older sister's kids, followed by her own brood of four.

"Mom" purpose was enhanced subsequently by teaching elementary school students for many years. Her twilight years found Doris as a doting mom and grandmom.

Having exited the mortal stage, we, her surviving family members, salute her passing with much love and great admiration.

Doris Grabo - " Mission Accomplished!"