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Dora Lee “Dorie” Haile Keyser
22 Mar 1929 – 6 Feb 2020
| Birth | 22 Mar 1929 |
| Death | 6 Feb 2020 |
| Cemetery | Dumas Cemetery Dumas , Moore County , Texas , USA |
| Added by | Elliot Farnsworth on 06 Apr 2024 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/269156864 |
Bio
Dora Lee Keyser lived in Amarillo. While Boxwell Brothers obit lists her last name as Burgess . the cemetery stone shows last name as Keyser. Memorial services were on 8 February 2020 at Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel. Arrangements by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors. Born to Lew and Priscilla Haile, a pioneer ranching family that lived 16 miles East of Dumas, TX. Dorie was the youngest of five daughters, all who preceded her in death. She had wonderful memories of growing up on the ranch, a place she was very blessed to live with her husband, Malcolm Ross Keyser, and raise their two daughters. They lived there on the ranch until Malcolm's tragic death in 1969. Malcolm was shot to death at a livestock sale barn near Elkhart, KS where he had purchased several horses. Dorie's father was an extraordinary man who led and served the people of Moore County with honor. Her mother was an accomplished cook, passing down her love for cooking. Dorie graduated from Dumas High School, attended Texas Tech and a Denver floral school in mid 70's. She was an accomplished floral arranger. Her passion for design included flipping houses began before the trend became popular. She said she truly enjoyed buying an old house, tearing out some walls and turning it into a beautiful home. She was unique, creative, and had a true gift for turning ordinary things into beautiful masterpieces. She had a soft spot and love of animals, especially dogs, birds, and most particularly swan watching at Medi Park. She worked at Park Place Towers and then as the receptionist at Ware Nursing Home for more than 27 years. She loved people, all people. She would always get up to greet each visitor and resident at the doors, making all feel special. It was not surprising that many became wonderful friends. No one would greet and console families like she did at the front desk. A quick trip to the grocery store would evolve into a two-hour social event as she hugged every person she encountered. If she was able, Dorie was on the go, either in Bible study, having lunch at The Grill, or shopping at Hobby Lobby or Dillard's. After Dorie's retirement, she volunteered at BSA Hospital until her health wouldn't allow her to continue. She put a "million miles" on her walker. For as long as can be remembered, she was impeccably coifed and dressed. With lipstick expertly applied, she was classy, sassy and in charge often checking that her women friends had also applied theirs. She was survived by daughters: Polly "Dee" Sandorskey and Jackie Cleavinger; 6-nieces and nephews and families. The family suggested any memorials be made to Snack Pak 4 Kids, 701 Park Place Ave., Amarillo, TX 79101.
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- Irene Margaret "Maggie" Haile Smith 1916–1970
- Mary Lew Haile McCormick 1920–1996
- Lorene "Tootles" Haile Brown 1924–1983
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