Doris Phillips

Another World War II veteran has entered heaven. Doris A. Phillips began her life journey on July 17, 1920 in Bridgewater, Iowa the daughter of George and Elnora Timmons Dory. Doris entered into her eternal rest on September 7th, 2013 at La Villa at the age of 93 years, 1 month and 22 days. Following graduation from Bridgewater High School, Doris joined the Womens Army Corp in January of 1944 and was sent to North Africa, France, and Italy with the Division Surgeons Office. Upon her release from active duty she was employed by several hospitals and was recalled for duty during the Korean Conflict.

Doris met her future husband in North Africa and was married to Earl E. Phillips Jr. in 1947 in Kansas and moved to Lodge Grass, Montana, Atlantic, Iowa and to Roswell in 1960. They celebrated 61 years together until his passing in 2008. Doris retired from 1st Interstate Bank and immediately became a volunteer in several organizations. She was past President of the BPO Does 155, a member of the New Mexico State Defense Force, retiring as Major. For many years, she and Earl were very active members of the Roswell Veterans Honor Guard. She was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, D.A.V. Auxiliary, St. Marys Auxiliary, and a Charter member of Women in Military Service. She was an active member of Assumption Catholic Church.

Doris was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Earl and four brothers and three sisters. Those left to cherish her memories include her son Eddie Phillips and wife Sonia, daughter Suzie Van Winkle and husband Richard, grandchildren Matthew Phillips and wife Amanda, Roby Van Winkle and wife Jamie, and Kelli Van Winkle and two great grandchildren, Jacoby and Harper Van Winkle her sister Ruth Oler and brother Paul Dory of Iowa and several nieces and nephews and many dear friends.

Graveside services will take place at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday morning, September 11th, at South Park Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, the family requested any memorial donations be made to the Poor Claires or the Roswell Humane Society.

I am Free
Dont grieve for me, for now Im free
Im following the path God laid for me.
I took His hand when I heard him call
I turned my back and left it all.

I could not stay another day
To laugh, to love, to work or play
Tasks left undone must stay that way,
I found that place at the close of day.

If my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss
Ah yes, these things, I too will miss.

Be not burdened with times of sorrow
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My lifes been full, I savored much.
Good friends, good times, a loved ones touch.

Service

Graveside

South Park Cemetery
3101 S. Main
Roswell, NM  88201
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
10:00 A.M.

Cemetery

South Park Cemetery
3101 S. Main
Roswell, NM  88203

Memorial Contributions

809 E. 19th St.
Roswell, NM  88201


703 E. MCGAFFEY
ROSWELL, NM  88203