Doris Relin DeGroot, 88, passed away March 10, 2024 at home surrounded by her family. She was born in Rochester, New York and moved to Phoenix in 1962. Doris was the middle child of three daughters and is predeceased by her parents, Solomon and Ruth Relin, and her two sisters Barbara Berger and Joyce Cohen.

Forever an innovator and entrepreneur, Doris started her first business venture in 1975 – Reports Unlimited, Inc. She was definitely a woman ahead of her time raising four children alone and launching her own business. She started several other businesses over the years including Management Services and People People – an analog friend matching service for women years before the internet.

Eventually, Doris decided to merge her passion and love of animals with her entrepreneurial pursuits. She created her last business venture – her lasting legacy – United Pet Care, LLC. when Doris was in her 60s. After bringing more affordable pet healthcare to thousands of pets in the Valley, Doris sold the business when she was 85 years old to finally retire.

A determined, loving and feisty wife, mother and Grammy, Doris leaves behind her children Terri (Bill) Hoffman, Julie Ficke, Jeff Hoffman, Joel (Heidi) Kallett, her husband Peter DeGroot, and seven grandchildren that were her true joy: Courtney Hoffman, Kara Hoffman, Zach Ficke, Becca Ficke, Alex Dravillas, Ethan Kallett and Jordan Kallett.

A memorial service will be held for Doris at Sinai Mortuary, Friday March 15, 2024 at 12:00 pm (4538 N. 16th Street, Phoenix, AZ) followed by her internment at Beth Israel Cemetery (305 S. 35trh Avenue, Phoenix, AZ). In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to either the Arizona Humane Society (azhumane.org) or Hospice of the Valley (hov.org) would be appreciated.