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Doris P. Fulmer-Baye, 83, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2008. A resident of Albuquerque for several years, she was born in Miller, South Dakota on June 15, 1925. She is survived by her loving husband, CW4 Alfred Baye, USA (Ret); one son, Lonnie Styron of Aberdeen, South Dakota; a daughter, Sheryl Langford of Gulfport, Mississippi; and three grandchildren; Stacy McCormick, Leighton Langford, and Michael Langford. She was preceded in death by her father, Charles M. Pearson, and her mother, Fern K. Deuter and previous husband, A.E. Fulmer, LCDR, USN (Ret). She graduated from Miller High School in 1943 and then went on to graduate from college in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. She was employed in Florida, in middle management and supervisory positions, retiring after 25 years employment with Monsanto, Inc. Doris was a world traveler, having lived in many different countries around the world and recently enjoyed travel throughout Turkey with her husband Alfred. She was a refined and gracious lady, an immediate friend to all she met. She was active in the Military Officers Association of America, at one time appointed to the local chapter Board of Directors. From this association, she became active in legislative matters effecting military retirees and their survivors. She was a key player in getting corrective legislation passed to help the widows of military retirees. A member of Mensa, her intelligence was evident in her interesting stories and conversations. Doris was an ardent gardener and a nature lover, readily identifying plants and flowers and speaking in awe of their beauty. She created a special project to provide potted flowers outside the Chapel on Kirtland Air Force Base and was a member of the Kirtland Catholic Community at Kirtland Air Force Base. Doris and Alfred were married just over one year, having a loving and comforting companionship in the later years of their lives. A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, August 26th at 10:00 a.m. at the Chapel on Kirtland Air Force Base. The family requests that no flowers be provided for the service. Burial will be held in the Black Hills National Cemetery, near Sturgis, South Dakota, in September. Arrangements are entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd. NE Albuquerque, New Mexico 87109 (505) 821-0010 www.danielsfuneral.com
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