Alyce L. Purvis, 88, Lincoln, died Wednesday (4-30-08). Born Omaha, NE (5-24-1919) to Alfred George and Margaret Alice (Kellog) Blaufuss. Homemaker. Graduate of Central High School, Omaha. Attended the University of Nebraska and Secretarial School in Omaha. Formerly employed at the American Red Cross and War Department.
Life member Sheridan PTA and former board member of Irving PTA. Former member –
Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority, UNL; received Kappa of Year Award and past president of the The Alumnae of Kappa Kappa Gamma; Junior League; past president of Junior League Sustaining Group; past president of Lancaster County Medical Auxiliary and past board member of the Nebraska State Medical Auxiliary; past board member of Nebraska Lung Association; Lincoln Symphony Association; Lincoln General Hospital Auxiliary; past member of Lincoln Symphony Guild; Chapter D.L. of PEO; Deborah Avery Chapter of D.A.R. Member: Westminster Presbyterian Church.
Family members include husband: Dr. Donald Purvis; daughters, sons-in-law: C. Leigh and Warren Gerber, Mendota Heights, MN; Lynn and Ross McCown, Lincoln; son: Rick Purvis, Fairfax, VA; grandchildren, spouses: Mike and Mary Susan Gerber; Geoff and Chelsea Gerber; Torry and John Marszalek; Vanessa and David Harris; C. Leigh and Jason Hellbusch; Chris McCown; great grandchildren: Aidan and Chloe Gerber; nephews: Bob and Don Hillyer; great nieces: Christine Shelfo; Lisa Wallner; sister-in-law: Edith Hillyer, Lincoln. Preceded in death by parents, sister: Margaret, brother-in-law: Dr. Robert Hillyer.
Memorial Service: 1:00 p.m. Monday (5-5-08) Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2110 Sheridan Blvd. Rev. Dr. Andrew McDonald officiating.
Memorials to the Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2110 Sheridan Blvd. (02) or Alzheimer’s Association Lincoln/Greater Nebraska Chapter, 5601 S. 27th St., Suite 201 (12).
No visitation.