Buresh, Doris Marie Krob

Doris Marie Krob Buresh, born Jan. 28, 1922, quietly embraced the Lord on Dec. 17, 2013, in El Cajon, Calif., where she had resided for eight years.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Lester Frank Buresh in 2004; parents, F.J. Krob and Libbie Zvacek Krob; brothers, Victor (Edna) Krob and Robert (Verona) Krob; sister, Martha Phillips (John); and son-in-law, Lee Prewitt.

Surviving are a brother, Norbert Krob (Mary Ruth); daughters, Linda Brouillette (Gene) of El Cajon, Calif., Cindy Prewitt of Eden Prairie, Minn., and Barbara Clarke (Al) of Longwood, Fla.; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Doris was the youngest of five children born to F.J. and Libbie Krob in Ely, Iowa. She graduated from Ely High School, and while working at Woolworth's candy counter in Cedar Rapids, Lester came in to ask her for a date. They were married on Dec. 12, 1942, and soon after Lester reported to duty as a cadet in the Army Air Corps.

Doris traveled with Lester to many training locations: Houston and San Angelo, Texas (where their first daughter, Linda, was born), Boca Raton, Fla., Salina, Kan., and Hastings, Neb. When Lester was discharged from active duty in 1946, the couple made their home in Ely. A second daughter, Cynthia, was born there, and in November 1948, they moved to Mount Vernon, where Lester bought the International Harvester Store. A third daughter, Barbara, was born in 1954.

Doris devoted her endless energies to making a home for her husband and daughters, also participating in school activities, church groups and occasionally helping out at the implement store. After the girls were grown she spent over 30 years volunteering at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids.

The couple retired to Mesa, Ariz., in 1984. Her passion was her family. She also enjoyed golf, reading and playing bridge. Her ability to play golf ended much sooner than she wished, when she began having orthopedic problems that plagued her for 30 years. Her ability to read and play bridge to keep her mind active remained with her. She was a dedicated crossword puzzle worker and loved keeping in touch with friends and family on her computer.

She was happiest when her growing family was all together, and she and Lester hosted many all-family gatherings, including two cruises celebrating their anniversaries. This was no easy matter, as over the years the family spread from one coast to the other and all places in between. The last such trip was in August 2012, when 23 members traveled to Oceanside, Calif., for a week of beach and family fun. A long tradition of receiving daily ‘gifts' during these reunions was much loved by both Lester and Doris.

Her family rejoices in her freedom from pain and comfort comes from knowing she and the love of her life, “Butch,” are enjoying the promise of heaven.

She will be remembered for the faith she lived and the joy she gave, and will be loved and missed forever.

Memorials may be directed to the “Mercy's Greatest Need” fund at the Mercy Foundation, 701 10th St. SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403; a hospice of your choice; or a favorite charity.

A memorial service will be held in Mount Vernon in the spring.

Published Jan. 5, 2014 in The Gazette