"Thank you, Megan, for remembering Liz's great sense of humor. I will always recall that Peruvian adventure more than a quarter century ago, an arduous adventure made palatable by laughter all around. I agree -- if there indeed should be a "great beyond" out there, I know at least three inhabitants that will manage to find it quite amusing. Best, Phil"
In loving memory of
Elizabeth Douglis
Elizabeth Freidman Douglis, 80, died after a lengthy illness on February 6, 2017, at the Sagewood Acacia Health Center in Phoenix. Born and raised in St Paul, Minnesota, Liz was the daughter of Ferne and Dr. Louis Freidman. She graduated from The Summit School, Boston University, and Bank Street College. Liz was a long-time advocate for women's reproductive freedom, and formerly worked for several health clinics in the Philadelphia area. She moved to Arizona in 1992, where she was a docent at the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, and was appointed to the Foster Care Review Board in Maricopa County. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Philip; and son Tom Douglis (Brenda) of Denver; daughters Emily Whooley (Kevin) of Ipswich, Massachusetts, and Sarah Douglis (Marc Yaggi) of Pound Ridge, New York; as well as five adored grandchildren: Connor, Sean and Delaney Whooley, Jack and Summer Yaggi. She is also survived by her sister Cynthia Sutton, of Cazenovia NY. Her ashes will be scattered by her family in Pound Ridge, New York, at a later date. In the meantime, please eat a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup in her memory and consider donating to the Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation at http://www.affcf.org/. Visit https://hansenmortuary.wpengine.com for condolences.
Tributes
"Thank you, Betty, for your memories of Liz -- they eloquently describe the kind of person she was. She often spoke of you, and considered you a friend, indeed. Phil"
"Thanks, Leslie, for your kind thoughts -- although we have not had a chance to get together for many years, Liz and I were always updated on your adventures by your mom. Enjoy that peanut butter cup -- Liz wanted very much to go out on a flavorful note. Best, Phil"
"Phil and family, I imagine that Liz and my parents are somewhere in the great beyond laughing about funny moments that happened in Peru, or for that matter in Swarthmore. I fondly remember Liz's quick wit and think of you often. I am so sorry to learn of this sad news."
"Phil & family, I send my deepest sympathy at the lost of our beloved Liz. I adored her zest for life, humor, strength, as well as treasuring her friendship. I will always be thankful for her friendship and she will always have a place in my heart. I know how much she treasured her family and how proud she was of her children. I hope you are comforted by each other at this time of loss."
"Dear Phil, Tom, Sarah, and Emmy-- I am so sad to hear of Liz's passing. My memories of college at Swarthmore are inextricably tied to memories of your home there; so many memories of my childhood include all of you. I will happily eat a Reeves in Liz's honor and think of her hrnceforth on the all-too-frequent times I indulge in them!"
"Thanks, Elaine. Your friendship meant much to Liz. She enjoyed her Docent experience at SMOCA, and looked forward to her lunches with you and the other members of the "Dames." We shall miss her, but I am relieved that her medical ordeal is finally over at last.."
"Dear PHil, I was so saddened to learn of Liz's passing. She was a delightful friend and a great mentor to me as I trained to be a docent at SMoCA. I grew to really know her when she joined our Dames group and we met for our monthly lunches. LIz will be greatly missed by all of us who knew her. With much sympathy for your loss, Elaine Cherney"