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Dorothy Lee Curtis Pease, born in Palacios, Texas on August 22, 1916 to George W. and Ethlyn Verle Curtis left her Earthly life for one of eternal bliss on January 10, 2008. She is predeceased by her husband of 52 years, Gordon F. Pease, who died on the same date seven years earlier, her brothers George M. Curtis, and Noel “Potts” Curtis. Survivors include her brother Marvin Curtis Barbara of Palacios; daughter Verle Ann Proctor Michael and their son David; daughter D. Maelynne Pease. Other survivors include nephews and nieces; Robert G. Curtis Cathy, Lynn Willis Mike, Steve Curtis Tracy, Kristi Knebel Frankie, Kelly Curtis, Charles Eikenberg Eileen, Donna Eikenberg, Frank and Doris Pease, Claudine Wingenter Rob, Marcell Matt Talcott, great nieces and nephews; Heather Curtis, Jason Polasek, Scott Willis Becky, Thomas Willis, Frannie and Lucia Wingenter, Kimberly, Randy, Rodney Eikenberg, Kory, Skyler Curtis, Matthew, Reece, and Raymond Knebel, Le Ann Wills, Scott, Jr., Caneron and Chase Willis, Cherry Proctor, Debra Blackwood, Claudia Feller and many more wonderful friends and family members. Dorothy graduated from Texas A & I University, Kingsville B.Ed. and earned a Master’s Degree from trinity University, San Antonio M.Ed. She also attended Chicago Musical College where she studied voice and piano. She taught forty-four years in public schools over forty years in the San Antonio Independent School District-Jefferson HS and Longfellow MS and directed numerous award-winning choirs. In addition, she was the choir director at Westminster Presbyterian Church for 46 years, until the church closed. At that time she joined Northwood Presbyterian Church and sang in the choir as long as health allowed. Dorothy had a magnificent voice. She entertained our troops during WWII as well as performing for many dear friends and family for weddings and other major events. Dorothy was a devoted wife, mother, and teacher. She was a member of Zeta Beta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International. For the past several years she was an avid student of the Bible, attending classes presented by Bible Study Fellowship BSF. Former voice and English students remember her for her expertise in both subjects and often credit her with aiding in their successes. She will be remembered for her strong faith and relentless work ethic. Her voice will live in our hearts forever- We love you Mommy. Thank you Claudia Feller, Jean Stacy, and Vitas Hospice for your love, care, and support. Dr. Melba Beine, thank you so much for your care and love of your patient and her family. Memorials may be made to the Juvenile Diabbetes Research Foundation, South Texas Chapter, 8700 Crownhill Blvd., Suite 407, San Antonio, TX 78209, 210-822-5336 or www.jdrf.org. Services Visitation will be held at Mission Park Funeral Chapels South on Monday, January 14, 2008 from 3:00-6:00 P.M. Burial will be held at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery on Tuesday, January 15, 2008 at 10:15 A.M. followed by a Funeral Service at 11:15 A.M. at Northwood Presbyterian Church.

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Dorothy Curtis Pease

August 22, 1916 - January 10, 2008