Doris Przybyla

Doris Catherine Przybyla

Resident of Palo Alto

Doris C. Przybyla, 92, passed away on Sept. 17, 2010. She was resident of Palo Alto for 63 years, from 1946 until her passing, except for two years (1964-66) when she lived in The Netherlands. She is survived by six sons, Leon Jr., Michael, Paul, Peter, Mark, and Donald; a daughter, Ann; and a brother, Winston Wehrwein of Phoenix, Ariz. She had 29 grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren. Her children, grand children, and great-grandchildren loved her greatly.

Doris was born on Jan. 7, 1918 in Milwaukee, WI, where she was also raised. She married Leon H. Przybyla on March 17, 1943 and moved to Annapolis, MD, where her husband attended the Naval Academy. He passed away in 1990.

Doris traveled the world throughout her life. She studied art after high school and her hobbies included painting, candle making, leatherwork, flower pressing, ceramics, basket weaving, and doll making. She generously shared her talents with other, including teaching card making at the Palo Alto Senior Center until recently. She also held many leadership positions in her church.

She was a great mother, wife, and friend and will be deeply missed. Her family is grateful for the knowledge that she is in a better place and reunited with her husband.

A viewing will be held at Roller & Hapgood & Tinney, 980 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto, on Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Her funeral will take place on Wednesday, September 22, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 3865 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto, at 12 noon.