Doris Hickam

DORIS I. HICKAM, 93, of Ogallala, passed away June 2, 2025, at Wel-Life in Ogallala.

Doris was born February 26, 1932, in Las Animas, Colorado, to Richard Coleman and Lydia Vey "Lida" (Crain) Moore. She married Kenneth E. Hickam on March 6, 1950, in Raton, New Mexico. The couple was blessed with three children: Kendall, Marsha, and Cheri.

Ken and Doris spent many years in business in Oregon and Colorado before settling in Ogallala in 1973. There, they opened and operated the Gambles store, which later became Hardware Hank. The Hickams retired from the hardware business in 1993.

Following their retirement, Doris and Ken traveled extensively, enjoying both domestic and international destinations. They spent many winters in Arizona, where they made many wonderful memories and friends.

Doris was preceded in death by her husband, Ken, in 2009; her granddaughter, Melanie Jo Edwards; and brothers, Henry Sherman Moore, Cecil C. Moore, and Hershel Moore.

Survivors include her son, Kendall (Roberta) Hickam of Ogallala; daughters, Cheri (Dan) Witko of Gering and Marsha (Melvin) Biggs of Norwich, VT; grandchildren, Megan (Rob) Jehorek of Ogallala, Lindsey (Spencer) Ferland of Claremont, NH, Kathryn (Brent) Kraus of Grand Island, NE, Kevin (Natasha Lexin) Biggs of Diablo, WA, Sarah Biggs of Norwich, VT, Kay (Matt) Bohl of Cheyenne, WY, Brian (Kristen) Edwards of Rochester, MN; many great-grandchildren; and one great-great granddaughter; along with numerous other relatives and friends.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, June 13, 2025 at 11:00 am at the First United Methodist Church in Ogallala with Pastor Curt Magelky officiating. Doris will be inurned with her husband at the Las Animas Cemetery in Colorado at a later date.

A memorial has been established in Doris' memory for later designation. Condolences may be shared at prairiehillsfuneralhome.com. A live stream of the service can be viewed at methodistchurchogallala.com.

Prairie Hills Funeral Home of Ogallala is entrusted with arrangements.