Doris-Downey-Obituary

Doris P. Downey

Colorado Springs, Colorado

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Colorado Springs, Colorado
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American Cancer Society

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Lt. Col., Doris P. Downey (US Army Ret.), 73, died Thursday, March 10, 2011 at her home in Colorado Springs. She was born January 15, 1938 at Dodge City, the daughter of Michael W. and Nellie F. O'Keefe Downey. She attended Sacred Heart School in Dodge City and was a 1955 graduate of Ford High...

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I found this obituary on a really neat lady I spent time with as a kid. What a nice tribute. I remember spending lots of time with Doris when I went on trips with my cousin Joyce and my Aunt Lora Ann who was Doris's sister. She was always very generous and welcomed me into her home. I had forgotten that she worked for Centura as well. My condolescences go out to the Downey family.

I so respected everything about Doris. It was a privilege and honor to know and work with Miss Doris. She was the most fair person I've ever encountered in my nursing career. Her insight and words of encouragement will always be with me. I feel so honored that Doris would confide in me and share her innermost guidance. Must be a nurse corps thing =) I thank Doris for her service to our country and feel very honored to be a fellow ANC Sister in Arms. HOORAH LTC Downey!!! You've served our...

Aunt Doris will be missed dearly by all. She was a thoughtful and giving person who I loved dearly. May she rest in peace.