Syers.Dora.Wallace.1997.Union.OBIT

Obituaries from The Sturgis News,  112th Year,  Sturgis, Union County, 
Kentucky, Wednesday, March 19, 1997,  Number 12.
Copied with permission from Paul Monsour- Managing Editor.  Obits this 
week appear on page 2.

A TRIBUTE TO DORA W. SYERS
    Dora Wallace Syers or "Miss Dora" as she was known affectionately to 
hundreds of Union Countians, was one of the earliest members of the 
Union County Hospital volunteer program. Then known as Valley View 
Medical Center, the first organizational meeting for the hospital 
auxiliary was held February 2, 1984 at the hospital. In viewing one of 
the early reports of hours worked, Dora Syers' name was in the top five 
with 570 =BD hours donated.  Dora continued this faithful services until 
November 1995 when her health declined and she no longer felt able to 
perform her volunteer duties. Her total volunteer hours - 2, 912. She 
loved to visit the hospital because she wanted to be of service and also 
because she saw so many of the people who come to know and love her. She 
applied the same sweet smile, kind and helpful manner to these tasks 
that she displayed during the 40 years she and John Syers occupied the 
County Clerk's office in the Union County Court House.
    Dora was one of the best cooks in Union County. Even though she and 
John did not have children and she was a "career" woman before this was 
a popular thing, she loved inviting friends and business associates to 
her large home on South Morgan Street where the long dining table was 
impeccably set with china, crystal, silverware, and lovely flower 
arrangements. And the food, it was exquisite! Each bite you took of a 
different dish was better than the last. She was not a low fat cook by 
any means, and nothing pleased her more than for a guest to ask for her 
recipe. She always remembered and got it to you either before you left 
or mailed it to you within a few days. Her delicious recipes in her 
beautiful handwriting are something to cherish. She was also one of 
those good cooks who could tell you exactly what she did to make the 
dish special, and if you followed her directions, your dish would be 
special too. Dora was active in the Morganfield Business & Professional 
Women's Club and a contribution of cookbook which the group published is 
dedicated to her.
    Members of the Union County Methodist Hospital Auxiliary will miss 
Dora. She was an inspiration and a gracious lady. Sympathy is extended 
to her nieces and nephews. We love you Dora and will miss you.

    (submitted by) Members, Union County Methodist Hospital Auxiliary


Obituary contributed by: Maria & Tim Troutman <troutman@snoopy.bunt.com>
Date: Mon, 28 Apr 1997