Doris Faye Youngblood

Doris Faye Youngblood, 71, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away August 15, 2012. Memorial services will be held 4:00 p.m. Friday, August 24, at Mt. Moriah & Freeman Funeral Home, 10507 Holmes Road. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Kansas City Hospice House, 9221 Ward Parkway, Suite 100, Kansas City, Missouri 64114. Doris was born to the union of K.C. and Alberta E. Switzer in Kansas City, Missouri on December 26, 1940. Doris was preceded in death by both parents, her brother Kenneth C. Switzer and nephew William C. Switzer. Doris attended Manuel High School and graduated class valedictorian in 1959. She began her nursing training at Kansas City School of Nursing General Hospital and graduated in 1962. She later completed her nurse anesthetist training and became a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in 1967. After 41 years in nursing, Doris retired in 2008 from Research Medical Center. After her retirement, Doris worked as a co-manager at Top Drawer resale shop where proceeds benefit the Kansas City Hospice House. Her post-retirement “career” was one of the most rewarding and fulfilling times in her life. Doris was married to Walter Youngblood and their loving and devoted marriage lasted for 34 years. They were best friends and created a home filled with warmth, laughter and generosity. Doris was an original. She had an impeccable sense of style, an abundance of charm and charisma, and an uncommon wittiness that was both disarming and endearing. Doris was the life of the party and the lifeblood of her large extended family. Doris was generous to a fault and welcomed everyone into her orbit. People were easily drawn to her because of her strength and selflessness. The “Duchess” will be greatly missed. Doris leaves to cherish her memory: her loving husband Walter M. Youngblood of Kansas City, Missouri; a loving son and daughter Michael Howell, San Diego, California and Stephanie Chick (Don), San Diego, California; Stepsons Derek Youngblood and Michael Youngblood, Kansas City, Missouri and Maury Youngblood, New York, New York; four grandchildren: John Howell, Jason Howell, Jennifer Howell and Eric Chick; Great-granddaughter Ianna Lynn Howell; niece Shellie Diehl (Troy); nephews Bill Buckner (Nicole), Kenneth Switzer (Kim) and Christopher Switzer; a special adopted son Michael Brown and a host of other relatives and friends. Condolences may be offered at www.mtmoriah-freeman.com.