Doris (Alexanderson) Knauss |
| Posted 2008-03-14 by Pat Wilson |
| The Arizona Republic, Phoenix, Arizona May 26, 2005 Doris Alexanderson Knauss, 82, was born on February 27, 1923, and passed away peacefully on May 24, 2005. A Presbyterian devoted to helping others, she viewed her volunteer work more than an obligation but as a calling to render faithful service to others. A graduate of the Millard Fillmore School of Nursing in Buffalo, New York she enlisted and served as a US Army nurse in the China, Burma, India theater in World War II. She was stationed in Ledo and the experience left a lasting impression on her. Moving to Phoenix in 1960 she raised a large happy family but also dedicated many hours to volunteer service including: Phoenix First Presbyterian Church, Interfaith Cooperative Ministries, Handicapper Outreach for Christ, Casa (Court Appointed Advocate), Phoenix Indian Medical Center Auxiliary - President, Cancer Information-line volunteer, Reading to Adobe Mountain Inmates, Longview school Election Board. Doris loved to learn and once her family was raised she returned to school and proudly received her BA from Arizona State University in 1988. She had a second home in Flagstaff and loved to spend time there relaxing and gardening and reading. She was devoted to her family and is survived by her loving husband of 55 years Herbert F. KNAUSS Jr., seven children - daughters Gail RENNING (Bob), Janet DUNCAN (Don), Joan SERIALE (Joe) and sons Gary, Jeff, Glenn and Jay KNAUSS. Her nine grandchildren Chris, Kelly, Chad, Greg, Alissa, Destinee, Kevin, Katie and Alan were a great joy to her. A memorial service was held in her honor at Historic First Presbyterian Church, 402 W Monroe in Phoenix. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements entrusted to A.L. Moore Grimshaw Bethany Chapel, 710 W. Bethany Home Rd. Phoenix, AZ. . See Also: ASU Memoriam |
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