Dorothy Alexander Fryer

Dorothy Alexander Fryer RN Dorothy Alexander Fryer, 100, died peacefully in her sleep July 20, 2017, in San Luis Obispo, Calif. Dorothy "Dottie" was born March 25, 1917 in Philadelphia, PA. She earned her nursing degree at Women's Medical College in Philadelphia in 1939. She married Harry Fryer, MD in 1942, and in 1954 they moved with four of their five children to San Luis Obispo. When not busy raising her children, Dottie was involved in many civic organizations including the Children's Home Society, Women's Medical Auxiliary, American Field Service, San Luis Obispo Art Association, Arabian Horse Association, and The Monday Club. Dorothy was an accomplished artist. She studied art at Cal Poly and traveled China and Europe. Her pen name was LOLIS for "Little Old Lady in Sneakers." She loved to travel and a popular nickname for her among family members was "Have Bags" for Have Bags Will Travel. Dorothy was the sweetest, most loving, fun, and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend anyone could imagine. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Harry J. Fryer, MD; and her five siblings. She is survived by five children including: Kenneth Fryer, MD of San Luis Obispo; Andrew Fryer, MD of Fort Worth, TX; Jane Wilson of Creston; Jill Patterson of Centennial, CO; and Scott Fryer of Marathon, FL; 14 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. The family held a private service and no public service is planned. Donations can be made to Sierra Vista Medical Center Hospital for the Harry and Dorothy Fryer Scholarship Fund for Cuesta College nursing students pursuing pediatric nursing. Sign her guestbook at sanluisobispo.com/obituaries