DORIS WURFEL

Doris M. Wurfel Doris M. Wurfel passed away 3/12/2011 at the age of 83 in Tacoma. Prior to teaching secondary education classes in the Clover Park School District of Lakewood, Washington, she served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War and worked in the Engineering Department of the Bayer Division of Sterling Drug Co. During her teaching career, she taught physical education, several sciences, and after a few published writings, some English classes. Doris originated the first girls' gymnastics team in the district and coached several sports for many years. She was a trained school counselor and worked for several years counseling teenagers. Before retiring she worked in administration. After retiring, she enjoyed adult literacy tutoring, working with financial endeavors, annual high school reunions in N.J., her family, and especially her grandnieces Nicole and Carlee Kerr. She was a lifetime member of many organizations and held directorships on several boards. Doris is survived by her sister Audrey Kish, brother William Wurfel (Carole), nieces Sharon Wurfel-Kerr (Bill), Lisa Wurfel (Ramona Chell), Adrienne Kish, and Linda Bowen (Chris), nephews Joseph Kish (Donna), Henry E. Wurfel, Jr., and Jim Wurfel, and sister-in-law Marge Wurfel, all living in NJ. She was predeceased by her brother Henry E. Wurfel. Friends and relatives who wish to do so are asked to send contributions to their favorite charity in lieu of memorials.