Doris E. Corzine

Doris E. Corzine, born September 5, 1925, in Lockney, New Mexico, passed away April 24, 2006, in Pueblo, Colorado. Doris is survived by her husband, L. Thomas Corzine and two children, Jerry (Colleen) Corzine and Leslie (Alfonso) Martinez. Five grandchildren survive: Erika (Kevin) Slaughter, Barry Corzine, and Megan Corzine of Pueblo; and Devin (Kristin) Martinez , Bethany Martinez, and Alyson Martinez of Fort Collins. Five great grandchildren also survive, with a sixth due in September. Doris was preceded in death by infant daughter, Cheryl Denise, her parents, Hardy and Ethel Etheridge, one sister, Nita Bosley, a brother, Herschel Etheridge, and a disabled brother affectionately known as 'Doodlebugs.' Doris worked at the Colorado State Hospital for nearly 30 years, retiring in 1991. Tom and Doris met at a military dance in April of 1945 and were married May 11, of that year. They would have celebrated 61 years of marriage next month. Doris was a quiet, gentle woman, a totally unselfish and giving person. She was adored by her grandchildren. Doris was much loved by her family. She was a great cook, and everyone looked forward to meals at Grandma and Grandpa's house. Cremation, Montgomery & Steward Crematorium. Private inurnment at Mountain View Cemetery Gazebo Columbarium will take place on Thursday preceding the memorial service. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Friday, April 28, 2006, at Family Worship Center, 801 W. 4th St., Pastor Dave Smith officiating. Doris loved animals. Donations may be made in her memory to Animal Welfare through Montgomery & Steward. Online condolences, www.montgomerysteward.com