Doris, 99, died Thursday at Masonic Pathways in Alma, Michigan.
She was born to Julia (Harter) and Fred D. Amsbury, Doris is survived by her grand niece, Doris (Richard) Blair, great-grand nephews David James (Nicole) Blair, Stephen Richard Blair and great-grand niece Elizabeth Amsbury Blair.
Doris was not only an exemplary teacher and educator, but she dedicated her life to civic service and lifelong learning. Additionally, she pursued her family's history and genealogy which she published in The Patch-Amsbury Family Chronicle (1985).
After graduating from Alma High School in 1929 and from Alma College in 1933, Doris began a teaching career of 41 years, retiring in 1974. She taught in high schools at Shepherd, Mecosta, Riverdale and Flushing. The last thirty years of her career were at Mount Clemens High School, Mount Clemens, Michigan, where she became the Director of Audiovisual Services and Chairperson of the high school Media Center. Receiving a master's degree in 1944 from the University of Michigan, she continued her education at both Michigan State University and Wayne State University. She touched many lives during her teaching career and pursuit of education.
As a fifty-five year resident of Mount Clemens, Doris was active in numerous civic organizations. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma International and of the Alexander Macomb Chapter of the NSDAR (National Society Daughters of the American Revolution) and the First Presbyterian Church. After retirement, she became a volunteer at Crocker House Museum and St. Joseph Hospital East.
Upon her return to Alma in 1999, Doris became an associate member of the Jean Bessac Chapter of the NSDAR and a volunteer at Masonic Pathways. By serving as a Chairperson for the Annual Community Fund Drive for Alma College, she received the Herbert Award for Loyalty and Service in 2002. A longtime summer resident of Grindstone City on Lake Huron, she was active in several Grindstone historic preservation projects. Summers were filled with her true passion; that of fishing the Great Lakes for perch, trout and salmon. Doris is preceded in death by her sister, Laura (Amsbury) Hooper and nieces Julianna (Hooper) Pell and Ruth Hooper.
A memorial service was Sunday December 19th at the Doig Chapel, Masonic Pathways Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, according to Doris' wishes, donations may be made to the Alma College Amsbury/Hooper Endowed Scholarship, Advancement Office, Alma, MI.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Lux-Moody-Wolfel Funeral Home, Alma.
She was born to Julia (Harter) and Fred D. Amsbury, Doris is survived by her grand niece, Doris (Richard) Blair, great-grand nephews David James (Nicole) Blair, Stephen Richard Blair and great-grand niece Elizabeth Amsbury Blair.
Doris was not only an exemplary teacher and educator, but she dedicated her life to civic service and lifelong learning. Additionally, she pursued her family's history and genealogy which she published in The Patch-Amsbury Family Chronicle (1985).
After graduating from Alma High School in 1929 and from Alma College in 1933, Doris began a teaching career of 41 years, retiring in 1974. She taught in high schools at Shepherd, Mecosta, Riverdale and Flushing. The last thirty years of her career were at Mount Clemens High School, Mount Clemens, Michigan, where she became the Director of Audiovisual Services and Chairperson of the high school Media Center. Receiving a master's degree in 1944 from the University of Michigan, she continued her education at both Michigan State University and Wayne State University. She touched many lives during her teaching career and pursuit of education.
As a fifty-five year resident of Mount Clemens, Doris was active in numerous civic organizations. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma International and of the Alexander Macomb Chapter of the NSDAR (National Society Daughters of the American Revolution) and the First Presbyterian Church. After retirement, she became a volunteer at Crocker House Museum and St. Joseph Hospital East.
Upon her return to Alma in 1999, Doris became an associate member of the Jean Bessac Chapter of the NSDAR and a volunteer at Masonic Pathways. By serving as a Chairperson for the Annual Community Fund Drive for Alma College, she received the Herbert Award for Loyalty and Service in 2002. A longtime summer resident of Grindstone City on Lake Huron, she was active in several Grindstone historic preservation projects. Summers were filled with her true passion; that of fishing the Great Lakes for perch, trout and salmon. Doris is preceded in death by her sister, Laura (Amsbury) Hooper and nieces Julianna (Hooper) Pell and Ruth Hooper.
A memorial service was Sunday December 19th at the Doig Chapel, Masonic Pathways Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, according to Doris' wishes, donations may be made to the Alma College Amsbury/Hooper Endowed Scholarship, Advancement Office, Alma, MI.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Lux-Moody-Wolfel Funeral Home, Alma.
Doris, 99, died Thursday at Masonic Pathways in Alma, Michigan.
She was born to Julia (Harter) and Fred D. Amsbury, Doris is survived by her grand niece, Doris (Richard) Blair, great-grand nephews David James (Nicole) Blair, Stephen Richard Blair and great-grand niece Elizabeth Amsbury Blair.
Doris was not only an exemplary teacher and educator, but she dedicated her life to civic service and lifelong learning. Additionally, she pursued her family's history and genealogy which she published in The Patch-Amsbury Family Chronicle (1985).
After graduating from Alma High School in 1929 and from Alma College in 1933, Doris began a teaching career of 41 years, retiring in 1974. She taught in high schools at Shepherd, Mecosta, Riverdale and Flushing. The last thirty years of her career were at Mount Clemens High School, Mount Clemens, Michigan, where she became the Director of Audiovisual Services and Chairperson of the high school Media Center. Receiving a master's degree in 1944 from the University of Michigan, she continued her education at both Michigan State University and Wayne State University. She touched many lives during her teaching career and pursuit of education.
As a fifty-five year resident of Mount Clemens, Doris was active in numerous civic organizations. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma International and of the Alexander Macomb Chapter of the NSDAR (National Society Daughters of the American Revolution) and the First Presbyterian Church. After retirement, she became a volunteer at Crocker House Museum and St. Joseph Hospital East.
Upon her return to Alma in 1999, Doris became an associate member of the Jean Bessac Chapter of the NSDAR and a volunteer at Masonic Pathways. By serving as a Chairperson for the Annual Community Fund Drive for Alma College, she received the Herbert Award for Loyalty and Service in 2002. A longtime summer resident of Grindstone City on Lake Huron, she was active in several Grindstone historic preservation projects. Summers were filled with her true passion; that of fishing the Great Lakes for perch, trout and salmon. Doris is preceded in death by her sister, Laura (Amsbury) Hooper and nieces Julianna (Hooper) Pell and Ruth Hooper.
A memorial service was Sunday December 19th at the Doig Chapel, Masonic Pathways Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, according to Doris' wishes, donations may be made to the Alma College Amsbury/Hooper Endowed Scholarship, Advancement Office, Alma, MI.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Lux-Moody-Wolfel Funeral Home, Alma.
She was born to Julia (Harter) and Fred D. Amsbury, Doris is survived by her grand niece, Doris (Richard) Blair, great-grand nephews David James (Nicole) Blair, Stephen Richard Blair and great-grand niece Elizabeth Amsbury Blair.
Doris was not only an exemplary teacher and educator, but she dedicated her life to civic service and lifelong learning. Additionally, she pursued her family's history and genealogy which she published in The Patch-Amsbury Family Chronicle (1985).
After graduating from Alma High School in 1929 and from Alma College in 1933, Doris began a teaching career of 41 years, retiring in 1974. She taught in high schools at Shepherd, Mecosta, Riverdale and Flushing. The last thirty years of her career were at Mount Clemens High School, Mount Clemens, Michigan, where she became the Director of Audiovisual Services and Chairperson of the high school Media Center. Receiving a master's degree in 1944 from the University of Michigan, she continued her education at both Michigan State University and Wayne State University. She touched many lives during her teaching career and pursuit of education.
As a fifty-five year resident of Mount Clemens, Doris was active in numerous civic organizations. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma International and of the Alexander Macomb Chapter of the NSDAR (National Society Daughters of the American Revolution) and the First Presbyterian Church. After retirement, she became a volunteer at Crocker House Museum and St. Joseph Hospital East.
Upon her return to Alma in 1999, Doris became an associate member of the Jean Bessac Chapter of the NSDAR and a volunteer at Masonic Pathways. By serving as a Chairperson for the Annual Community Fund Drive for Alma College, she received the Herbert Award for Loyalty and Service in 2002. A longtime summer resident of Grindstone City on Lake Huron, she was active in several Grindstone historic preservation projects. Summers were filled with her true passion; that of fishing the Great Lakes for perch, trout and salmon. Doris is preceded in death by her sister, Laura (Amsbury) Hooper and nieces Julianna (Hooper) Pell and Ruth Hooper.
A memorial service was Sunday December 19th at the Doig Chapel, Masonic Pathways Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, according to Doris' wishes, donations may be made to the Alma College Amsbury/Hooper Endowed Scholarship, Advancement Office, Alma, MI.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Lux-Moody-Wolfel Funeral Home, Alma.
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