Doris Elaine (Bowers) Speck

Doris Elaine (Bowers) Speck, 88, of North East, MD, passed away Saturday, January 4th, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Elkton, MD, on September 6th, 1936. She was the daughter of the late Laura (Fritz) and Guy Bowers, of North East, MD.

Doris worked at Kirk U.S. Army Health Clinic at Aberdeen Proving Ground for many years before retiring to spend time with her children and grandchildren.

She was an avid lover of the ocean, lighthouses, puzzles, bird watching, her cat Gabby, and attending productions at the Milburn Stone Theater. However, her greatest joy was spending time with family and friends whenever she could.

She is survived by her husband of 61 years: Joseph Speck; their children: Vernon Speck of Crownsville, MD, Nancy Metcalf (Bill) of Charlestown, MD, Janet Johnson (Robert) of North East, MD, Steven Speck (Carrie) of North East, MD, and daughter-in-law Carla Speck of Riva, MD; and grandchildren: Wesley Johnson, Christopher Speck (Gabrielle), Devon Johnson, Keegan Antonitis (Tim), Cole Metcalf, Delaney Speck, and Michael Metcalf.

In addition to her parents, Doris was preceded in death by her brother: Arthur Bowers, and sister: Verna (Bowers) Finneseth.

Visitation will be held at the Crouch Funeral Home 127 South Main Street, North East, MD on Thursday, January 9th, 2025 from 6:00-8:00 pm and on Friday, January 10th from 10:00-11:00 am. Funeral services will be held at the Crouch Funeral Home on Friday, January 10th, 2025 at 11:00 am, followed by interment in the North East Methodist Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the following: Chesapeake Feline Association, The Turkey Point Lighthouse Station, or The Milburn Stone Theater, all in care of the funeral home.

Chesapeake Feline Association
P.O. Box 743, North East MD 21901
Web: https://www.chesapeakefelineassociation.org/

Milburn Stone Theater
1 Seahawk Drive, North East MD 21901
Web: https://app.donorview.com/Donation

Turkey Point Lighthouse Station
P.O. Box 117, North East MD 21901