Doris Bell Goewey

Doris Bell Goewey, 88, of Arden, N.C., formerly of Austin, Texas, died December 5, 201. She was pre-deceased by her husband Bruce and son Christopher Goewey; parents Chester M. Bell and Violet H. Bell; brother Chester M. Bell, Jr.; and sister JoAnn Pierce. Doris was born in Wichita County, Texas. She grew up in San Antonio, and graduated from South San Antonio High School and Trinity University. Her stories of life during the Great Depression and World War II, and her vivid descriptions of how the nation and their community responded through shared sacrifice, were entrancing and an example for us all. Following college, she entered the U.S. Navy, was commissioned an Ensign and served as a flight communications officer, rising to the rank of Lieutenant. It was at this time that she met her husband, Bruce A. Goewey, a Marine fighter and photo reconnaissance pilot. After the war and child rearing, she taught elementary school for many years, retiring from Hill Elementary School in Austin, Texas. In retirement her energy and positive attitude never ceased to amaze her friends and family. An accomplished artist, she was an active member of the Waterloo Watercolor Society in Austin. She loved international travel that included trips to Mexico, European countries, Bali, Turkey, and Russia. She served on many non-profit boards including United Campus Ministry of Austin; USA-USSR Citizens' Dialogue, promoting peace by bringing Americans and Soviets to one another's country; Christmas International House for Austin; the Austin branch of National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), where she taught the Family-to-Family program; and PLAN of Texas, a program designed to assist those with mental illness, and their families, plan for present and future needs. She attended Covenant Presbyterian Church in Austin for many years, where she served as an Elder and taught adult classes, and New Hope Presbyterian Church in Asheville. Doris moved to Asheville, N.C. in 2006 to be near her daughter and son-in-law, Susanna and Andrew Euston. The five years shared with her, in spite of health challenges, were a joy. She will be missed. Doris is survived by her daughter Susanna Euston and son-in-law Andrew Euston of Arden, NC; son Andrew Goewey of Sanford, FL; daughter-in-law Alice Goewey of Austin, TX; grandchildren Kristin Bahl of Frisco, TX; Julia Goewey and fiance Daniel Ruiz, RoseAnna Goewey and Alexander Goewey all of Austin, TX; great-grandson Suneil Bahl of Frisco, TX; brother-in-law Dr. Frank Pierce of Gainesville, FL; sister-in-law, Maureen Bell of Cotulla, TX and beloved nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life service will be held to honor Doris' life on Saturday, December 31, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. at University Presbyterian Church, 2203 San Antonio St, Austin TX 78705. The family gratefully requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Asheville branch of the NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness), at 356 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801; or to New Hope Presbyterian Church, 3070 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville, NC 28803 or to the Austin branch of the NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) at PO Box 302398, Austin, TX 78703. Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian is assisting the family.