Doris Cozad

Doris Margaret Cozad was born September 7, 1920 in New York, NY the daughter of Albert and Alma (Carlson) Fryer. Doris was united in marriage to Merle G. Cozad on April 30, 1941 in Minneapolis, MN. Merle died on June 30, 1970. After many years living in Robbinsdale, MN, Doris moved to Alexandria on December 18, 2003 where she lived at Windmill Ponds. She moved to Bethany Home on March 10, 2008. Doris enjoyed watching the Minnesota Twins, working on puzzles and playing cards. Doris died on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at Bethany Home in Alexandria at the age of 89. She is survived by her great-great niece Dawn (Ryan) Jantzen of Alexandria, great-great nephew, Ronald Stubbs of Albuquerque, NM; and many other nieces and nephews. Doris is preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Alma; and husband, Merl Cozad. A prayer service was held on Monday, October 26, 2009 at the Anderson Funeral Home with Reverend David Hinz officiating. Interment was at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis. Honorary casket bearers were Doris great-great-great nieces and nephews Aaron Stubbs, Ashley Jantzen and Jordan Jantzen; and one great-great-great-great nephew, Gauge Stubbs. Arrangements are with the Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria.