Doris P. Age - 86 Stevenson

Doris P. Stevenson, Born Theodora Doris Pulone in Trenton, New Jersey to Daniel A. and Edith (Speidel) Pulone, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2013. Doris was blessed with a generous and loving spirit, always thinking of others before thinking of herself. A talented musician, she attended Drew College on a music scholarship. Her education was interrupted when she fell in love with and married William Fischer Morse on November 1, 1946. This union produced three children: George, Daniel and Edith, but was tragically cut short when “Billy,” a Co-Pilot with American Airlines, was diagnosed with cancer and passed away in 1958. Doris returned to college to become a teacher and provide for her young family. She met fellow teacher James M. Stevenson and they were married on August 27, 1960. After George and Dan had graduated from high school in Connecticut, J.M. and Doris moved west, first for one school year to Tucson, Arizona, then to J.M.’s childhood home state of New Mexico in 1968. Doris had taught Kindergarten back east, but was “promoted” to fifth grade at Pojoaque Elementary School where she taught for 20 years. The last few years she taught Second grade. A much loved and respected teacher, she began the elementary girls’ basketball program in the Pojoaque Schools. Doris was involved as well in the Order of Eastern Star, especially with the Rainbow Girls, and was always an active and devoted Christian church member where ever they were residing. After retiring as a teacher, Doris was a crossing guard and school bus assistant with the Santa Fe Public Schools, continuing her lifelong service to children. She also volunteered as a “pink lady” at St. Vincent Hospital and in a ministry outreach to inmates. Dubbed “Pakey” by granddaughter Rachel she has been known by that name ever since. She also served for many years registering voters and working the election polls while providing piano lessons to many people. J.M. preceded her in death in 2007. She passed away peacefully with her children by her side and she is deeply missed. She is survived by her loving family: son George Morse; son Daniel Morse and his family, Rachel (Jacinto) and their children Brittany, Jared and Jace Garduno, Michelangelo and his daughter Skylar Morse, Susan (Jeff) and their children Andres, Isaac and Emilee Maestas; daughter Edith (Cecil) and her family Cecilia (Ben) and their children, Laila and Kodi Rodriguez, Lydell (Sara) and their children Verona, Meredith, William and Madison Brown, and Gabriel (Tonya) and their children Gabriella and Tarance Brown. Public visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 4, 2013 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Sangre de Cristo Chapel of DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory. Floral arrangements are welcome or you may make a donation in her memory to a charity of your choice. The family of Doris Stevenson have entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the Española Valley.

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