Doris Reiner
Jan. 25, 1925-Nov. 21, 2023
San Jose, California

Doris Reiner, a woman of remarkable versatility and spirit, passed away at the age of 98 on November 21 in San Jose, CA. Born in 1925, in Philadelphia, Doris led a life that spanned continents and industries, leaving an indelible mark on each.

Doris grew up in Philadelphia and later in Bayonne, NJ. She met her first husband while in high school. During summer vacations, she attended a program at NYU, mastering shorthand and typing, skills that would lead her to work as a legal, medical, and public relations secretary in over 100 different offices.

Her professional journey took her to various institutions such as Oakland City Hall, Wall Street in NYC, Standard Oil in San Francisco, Hillcrest Country Club in Los Angeles, Cedar Sinai Hospital, Northrop Aerospace, and Walt Disney Studio. Doris's career path reflected her diverse interests. She also worked in London for Gwenda Crone and the Rolls Royce Company, and even had a stint as the social Hostess for Grossingers in the Catskills.

Her passion for design led her to study interior design at the New School of Interior Design. Doris showcased her talent working for Breuners in Lafayette, CA, and Bullocks in Los Angeles. Her distinctive designs even earned her a feature in the Oakland Tribune home section in 1976. Her sense of style was unique.

Her involvement in the film industry included roles as an extra in notable productions like "Fabulous Baker Boys," "Baby Boom," "The Iceman Cometh," and "Living Large."

Retirement didn't slow her down. Doris remained connected to the arts as a dedicated volunteer for Theatre Works of Silicon Valley. In Mountain View. She could often be seen strolling with her three-legged pit bull, Freeway, who she dressed in baby onesies.

An avid reader with an extensive collection spanning diverse subjects, Doris had a unique tradition—when she gave away a book, she promptly replaced it. Married three times, Doris leaves behind a legacy embraced by her daughter, late son, three grandchildren, a sister, two nephews, and cousins across Pennsylvania New Jersey, and California.

Doris Reiner's life was a tapestry of experiences, a testament to her, creativity, and the lasting impact she had on those fortunate enough to know her.

Tributes in her memory can be sent to TheatreWorks in Mountain View, California.