Doshia Mae

Tupper

Doshia Mae Tupper daughter of the late Pearl Hodges Lester and Beverly Ray Lester was born in Reynolds County, Missouri, on November 14, 1933. She departed this life at her son's residence in Middlebrook, Missouri, on March 11, 2007, having attained the age of 73 years, three months and 25 days.

On February 6, 1949 in St. Louis, Missouri, Doshia was united in marriage to William Burmeister he preceded her in death. On December 31, 1964, in St. Louis, Missouri, Doshia was united in marriage to Lynn Tupper he also preceded her in death. Doshia's companion for the last 26 years was Earl Goforth, he preceded Doshia in death on May 11, 2005. Doshia was a member of the Fellowship Baptist Church in Lesterville. Her hobbies included sewing, gardening, quilting, embroidery and going to yard sales.

Doshia was preceded in death by her parents, two husbands, two sons, Donald and Steve Burmeister, and one grandchild.

Doshia is survived by one son, Jim Burmeister of Middlebrook, one daughter, Lisa Tupper of Middlebrook, half-brother, Ray B. Smith of Wichita, Kansas, step-sister, Marge Darrow of St. Louis, 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Doshia will be sadly missed by her family and friends who will mourn her passing.

Funeral Services were held at the McSpadden Funeral Home
Wednesday March 14, 2007 at 11:00 A.M.
Minister: Brother Eugene Meadows
Pallbearers: Eddie Williams, Joe Gaynor, Brian Dement,
Richard Walton, Jimmy Brotherton and Rodney McCarron.
Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Homes, Inc. Lesterville, MO