Dorothy Jean Kerr, aged 87 died peacefully on April 27, 2013 at the Vitas Hospice Care Center in Houston, Texas, after a brief struggle with cancer. Dorothy was born July 2, 1925, at Saint Patrick’s Sanatorium in Lake Charles, Louisiana, the daughter of George and Amanda Clooney.
She is preceded in death by husband Paul Karl Czach Sr., with whom she had three sons; after which she was united in marriage with Thomas Wilshaw Kerr.
In High School, Dorothy was a Kiltie at Lake Charles High School. After serving in a civilian capacity with the US military, she had a long professional career with various large companies, including The Houston Chronicle, Sears, and Southwest Memorial Hospital, in personnel management, and insurance.
She had a great sense of humor and had a great laugh, and loved her trips to Las Vegas.
She is survived by her sons, Paul Jr, Larry, and John and their families.
There will be a celebration of her life at Beresford Funeral Services 13501 Alief Clodine Rd., May 2, 2013 at 10:30AM until Noon. There will be a private graveside service for immediate family members at the Houston National Cemetery.
The family requests donations be made in her memory to the American Cancer Society.
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Beresford Funeral Service
Dorothy Jean Kerr, aged 87 died peacefully on April 27, 2013 at the Vitas Hospice Care Center in Houston, Texas, after a brief struggle with cancer. Dorothy was born July 2, 1925, at Saint Patrick’s Sanatorium in Lake Charles, Louisiana, the daughter of George and Amanda Clooney.
She is preceded in death by husband Paul Karl Czach Sr., with whom she had three sons; after which she was united in marriage with Thomas Wilshaw Kerr.
In High School, Dorothy was a Kiltie at Lake Charles High School. After serving in a civilian capacity with the US military, she had a long professional career with various large companies, including The Houston Chronicle, Sears, and Southwest Memorial Hospital, in personnel management, and insurance.
She had a great sense of humor and had a great laugh, and loved her trips to Las Vegas.
She is survived by her sons, Paul Jr, Larry, and John and their families.
There will be a celebration of her life at Beresford Funeral Services 13501 Alief Clodine Rd., May 2, 2013 at 10:30AM until Noon. There will be a private graveside service for immediate family members at the Houston National Cemetery.
The family requests donations be made in her memory to the American Cancer Society.
American Cancer Society
P.O. Box 570127, Houston, TX 77257.
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I am deeply sadden by the passing of Dot. We grew up side by side& we were mostly brothers & sisters than cousins. Dorethy, Betty, Elaine, Nan & Ernest were their during the best of our young lives.I know she will rest in peace.
I am sorry to hear of Aunt Dot's passing. My sympathy to all of you and our thoughts are with you at this time. I know she is up in heaven with all those she loved and awaiting her in eternal peace. God Bless you, Aunt Dot.
May God welcome Aunt Dot with open arms.
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Our family will be forever grateful to the owner and staff at Beresford Funeral Services for the excellent services they provided to our family upon the death of our loved one. Everything went smoothly. The planning was easy with everything needed for the funeral provided on sight at reasonable prices with no pressure to spend more than planned. They were flexible with our personal plans, very kind, and considerate from beginning to end. We would definitely recommend Beresford Funeral Services to anyone in need of funeral services.
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