GORMAN, Eunice

The White Mountain Independent, Show Low, AZ ~ October 24, 2008 Eunice P. Gorman, lifelong resident of Holbrook and proud member of the Navajo Nation, departed this life Oct. 17, 2008, in Phoenix. Mrs. Gorman was born Aug. 8, 1938, in Keams Canyon to John B. and Nancy B. (Bahe) Phillips. She received her education at the Keams Canyon Boarding School and later attended Central High School in Muskogee, Okla. Upon graduation, she returned to Holbrook. Mrs. Gorman worked as a waitress at The Highway House until starting her career as a cook with the Holbrook Bureau of Indian Affairs dormitory. She retired from the dormitory after 31 years of service. Most recently, she volunteered her time serving meals at the Bread of Life Mission along with other members of St. George's Episcopal Church. She also enjoyed participating in tai chi lessons offered at her church. Additionally, Eunice enjoyed attending pow wows in celebration of her Native heritage. She is survived by two sons, Byron Gary Gorman of Phoenix and Harold Dean Martinez of Holbrook; stepchildren Brenda Eduvigen of Gallup, N.M., Randy Gorman of Grants, N.M., Bobby Gorman Jr., of Grants, N.M., and Richard Gorman of Holbrook; siblings Edward Phillips, Darlene Davis, Percy Lee, Iwannah Thorne, Anderson Phillips and Vincent Phillips; in addition to many nieces, nephews and beloved grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Lee Gorman; parents John and Nancy Phillips; brother Wilson Phillips; and sister Mary Louise Byjoe. Graveside services were held Wednesday, Oct. 22, at the Jeddito Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made in memory of Eunice P. Gorman to St. George's Episcopal Church, 168 W. Arizona St., Holbrook, AZ 86025. Owens Livingston Mortuary of Holbrook handled the arrangements. For those who have special memories and would like to send private condolences or sign an online guest book, visit www.owenslivingstonmortuary.com.