Jacksonville - Retired Army Major Elizabeth L. Torrey, 84, of Jacksonville, passed away June 3, 2013 at Piedmont Health and Rehabilitation Center after an extended battle with illnesses.
She was born to the late Charles and Caroline Torrey on December 7, 1928 in Rockland, Massachusetts. Miss Torrey spent her early years in Wiscasset, Maine. She had a close and loving family. Having two older brothers, Elizabeth was always following in their footsteps. She became a good athlete and enjoyed participating and watching all sports. After graduating from Brockton High School in June of 1948,
Miss Torrey followed others in her family into military service. Although her family had a Merchant Marine and Naval background she enlisted in the Women's Army Corps in 1956 in Dover, New Hampshire. During her enlisted and officer career Elizabeth served in numerous locations including Germany and Japan. She enjoyed meeting new people, the travel and experiences that military service provided to her.
After twenty-one years of service she retired in 1970 as a Major. While visiting friends in the Anniston area she discovered it's natural beauty and a large and supportive retired community. She decided to make Alabama her home and purchased a house. Elizabeth enjoyed reading about world history, world affairs and nature. She was a marvelous cook and enjoyed entertaining her friends with creative dishes.
Elizabeth took great pleasure in her home, the outdoors and her friends. She enjoyed her beautifully landscaped yard every morning from her front porch or her deck. It made that first cup of coffee all the more enjoyable. Elizabeth loved her family and often talked of their childhood and their current activities with her friends. She was a member of several military and civilian organizations and supportive of numerous charities.
Elizabeth was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Arthur R. Torrey. She is survived by brothers, George Torrey, of Florida, W. Peter Torrey, of New Hampshire and numerous nieces and nephews. A special thank you to the staff of Piedmont Health and Rehabilitation Center. Their loving care and support on several occasions contributed to a longer, more independent and better quality of life.
Major Torrey will be returning home to her beloved New England for interment in her family plot in Abington, Massachusetts. Anniston Memorial Funeral Home 3865 US Hwy 431 North Anniston, AL 36206.
She was born to the late Charles and Caroline Torrey on December 7, 1928 in Rockland, Massachusetts. Miss Torrey spent her early years in Wiscasset, Maine. She had a close and loving family. Having two older brothers, Elizabeth was always following in their footsteps. She became a good athlete and enjoyed participating and watching all sports. After graduating from Brockton High School in June of 1948,
Miss Torrey followed others in her family into military service. Although her family had a Merchant Marine and Naval background she enlisted in the Women's Army Corps in 1956 in Dover, New Hampshire. During her enlisted and officer career Elizabeth served in numerous locations including Germany and Japan. She enjoyed meeting new people, the travel and experiences that military service provided to her.
After twenty-one years of service she retired in 1970 as a Major. While visiting friends in the Anniston area she discovered it's natural beauty and a large and supportive retired community. She decided to make Alabama her home and purchased a house. Elizabeth enjoyed reading about world history, world affairs and nature. She was a marvelous cook and enjoyed entertaining her friends with creative dishes.
Elizabeth took great pleasure in her home, the outdoors and her friends. She enjoyed her beautifully landscaped yard every morning from her front porch or her deck. It made that first cup of coffee all the more enjoyable. Elizabeth loved her family and often talked of their childhood and their current activities with her friends. She was a member of several military and civilian organizations and supportive of numerous charities.
Elizabeth was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Arthur R. Torrey. She is survived by brothers, George Torrey, of Florida, W. Peter Torrey, of New Hampshire and numerous nieces and nephews. A special thank you to the staff of Piedmont Health and Rehabilitation Center. Their loving care and support on several occasions contributed to a longer, more independent and better quality of life.
Major Torrey will be returning home to her beloved New England for interment in her family plot in Abington, Massachusetts. Anniston Memorial Funeral Home 3865 US Hwy 431 North Anniston, AL 36206.
Jacksonville - Retired Army Major Elizabeth L. Torrey, 84, of Jacksonville, passed away June 3, 2013 at Piedmont Health and Rehabilitation Center after an extended battle with illnesses.
She was born to the late Charles and Caroline Torrey on December 7, 1928 in Rockland, Massachusetts. Miss Torrey spent her early years in Wiscasset, Maine. She had a close and loving family. Having two older brothers, Elizabeth was always following in their footsteps. She became a good athlete and enjoyed participating and watching all sports. After graduating from Brockton High School in June of 1948,
Miss Torrey followed others in her family into military service. Although her family had a Merchant Marine and Naval background she enlisted in the Women's Army Corps in 1956 in Dover, New Hampshire. During her enlisted and officer career Elizabeth served in numerous locations including Germany and Japan. She enjoyed meeting new people, the travel and experiences that military service provided to her.
After twenty-one years of service she retired in 1970 as a Major. While visiting friends in the Anniston area she discovered it's natural beauty and a large and supportive retired community. She decided to make Alabama her home and purchased a house. Elizabeth enjoyed reading about world history, world affairs and nature. She was a marvelous cook and enjoyed entertaining her friends with creative dishes.
Elizabeth took great pleasure in her home, the outdoors and her friends. She enjoyed her beautifully landscaped yard every morning from her front porch or her deck. It made that first cup of coffee all the more enjoyable. Elizabeth loved her family and often talked of their childhood and their current activities with her friends. She was a member of several military and civilian organizations and supportive of numerous charities.
Elizabeth was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Arthur R. Torrey. She is survived by brothers, George Torrey, of Florida, W. Peter Torrey, of New Hampshire and numerous nieces and nephews. A special thank you to the staff of Piedmont Health and Rehabilitation Center. Their loving care and support on several occasions contributed to a longer, more independent and better quality of life.
Major Torrey will be returning home to her beloved New England for interment in her family plot in Abington, Massachusetts. Anniston Memorial Funeral Home 3865 US Hwy 431 North Anniston, AL 36206.
She was born to the late Charles and Caroline Torrey on December 7, 1928 in Rockland, Massachusetts. Miss Torrey spent her early years in Wiscasset, Maine. She had a close and loving family. Having two older brothers, Elizabeth was always following in their footsteps. She became a good athlete and enjoyed participating and watching all sports. After graduating from Brockton High School in June of 1948,
Miss Torrey followed others in her family into military service. Although her family had a Merchant Marine and Naval background she enlisted in the Women's Army Corps in 1956 in Dover, New Hampshire. During her enlisted and officer career Elizabeth served in numerous locations including Germany and Japan. She enjoyed meeting new people, the travel and experiences that military service provided to her.
After twenty-one years of service she retired in 1970 as a Major. While visiting friends in the Anniston area she discovered it's natural beauty and a large and supportive retired community. She decided to make Alabama her home and purchased a house. Elizabeth enjoyed reading about world history, world affairs and nature. She was a marvelous cook and enjoyed entertaining her friends with creative dishes.
Elizabeth took great pleasure in her home, the outdoors and her friends. She enjoyed her beautifully landscaped yard every morning from her front porch or her deck. It made that first cup of coffee all the more enjoyable. Elizabeth loved her family and often talked of their childhood and their current activities with her friends. She was a member of several military and civilian organizations and supportive of numerous charities.
Elizabeth was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Arthur R. Torrey. She is survived by brothers, George Torrey, of Florida, W. Peter Torrey, of New Hampshire and numerous nieces and nephews. A special thank you to the staff of Piedmont Health and Rehabilitation Center. Their loving care and support on several occasions contributed to a longer, more independent and better quality of life.
Major Torrey will be returning home to her beloved New England for interment in her family plot in Abington, Massachusetts. Anniston Memorial Funeral Home 3865 US Hwy 431 North Anniston, AL 36206.
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