Doris Elizabeth Koser

Mrs. Doris E. Koser, age 80, of Roswell, Georgia, passed away Friday, May 16, 2008. She is preceded in death by her husband and best friend of 51 years, Kenneth E. Koser. She was a devoted mother, and grandmother and her life is also celebrated by sons, Kenneth A. Koser of Roswell, Georgia, James Koser and his wife Kathleen Grogan Koser of Norcross, Michael Koser and his wife Deborah Scott Koser of Phoenix, Arizona, and daughter, Kathleen Koser LaBrec and her husband, Alan LaBrec of Tyrone, Georgia: grandchildren, Carson Koser of Decatur, Georgia, Alex and Ryan Koser of Norcross, Georgia, Kyle and Allison Koser of Phoenix, Arizona, and Brian LaBrec of Tyrone, Georgia: and many other relatives and friends throughout the United States. Born in 1927 in Homewood, Illinois, Doris was the middle child of James Carl and Glorine Durham. After high school she worked as a local secretary for several years. She then served as a flight attendant with Eastern Airlines where she met her future husband, Ken Koser. They married in 1953 and they spent most of their married life in the Chicago, Illinois area where all four of their children were born. She had very fond memories of her time spent on Douglas Street in Arlington Heights, Illinois, and the life long friends that she and her family made there. After moving to the Atlanta area in 1979, she and her husband eventually settled into the Brookfield West community where once again strong friendships were made. Doris loved playing golf with her husband and friends as well as participating in the many social activities of the community, She actively attended St. Peter Chanel Church in Roswell, Georgia. Doris was a friends to everyone she met and was always willing to help anyone who asked. A celebration of her life and memorial Mass will be held Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. at St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church. The church is located at 11330 Woodstock Road, Roswell, Georgia 30075, (678) 277-9424. Flowers may be sent to St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church or in lieu of flowers a donation may be made to the Durham Cemetery Fund, c/o Sloan Funeral Home, P.O. Box 129, Galatia, IL 62935. Northside Chapel Funeral Director and Crematory, Roswell in charge of local arrangements.

Doris Elizabeth Koser

September 17, 1927 - May 16, 2008