Kern County Obituaries

Doris Slater

Submitted by: Billie Snyder 

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Doris Slater was born in Los Angeles, California. Her parents were Willie 
and Goldie Collette. She was the big sister to her two brothers, Buddy 
Collette and Pat Collette. Doris grew up in the Watts area and graduated 
from Jordan High School, Henrietta Beauty College and Anthony Real 
Estate School.
Doris' first marriage was to Raymond Turner (deceased) and they had two 
children, Barbara and James "Brother" (deceased). Her second marriage 
was to Berry Slater.
Doris and her childhood friend, Eleanor Marshall co-owned a beauty shop 
for about 25 years before Doris fell in love with and moved to California 
City where she sold real estate and managed Strout Realty for the next 
25 years.
One of Doris' dreams for California City, along with her friend Anita Bogan, 
was to build senior housing. Their patience and hard work paid off and in 
1993 Desert Jade Villas opened. Doris was honored with a street named for 
her. Over the years, Doris received many awards and she was active at the 
Community Church of California City.
In 1996, Doris was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease and moved to her 
daughter's home in West Covina. Doris died peacefully on Tuesday morning, 
September 26 (2000). At her request, there will be no memorial service. 
Doris leaves many precious memories and examples of benevolent giving to: 
her son-in-law and daughter, Lincoln and Barbara Fortson; brother, William 
"Buddy" Collette; grandchildren, Keith Webster, Wendi Webster, Kim 
Schwartz, Pam Turner, Lana Addison, and Milton Turner; 18 
greatgrandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren, and a multitude of 
relatives, extended family and friends.
Special blessings are in store for her great-granddaughter, Crystal, who 
spent many hours with Doris during her illness. The family thanks Doris' 
many friends and those who loved and cared for her. Contributions in memory 
of Doris Slater may be made to the: Los Angeles Alzheimer's Association 5900 
Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90036