Doris E. Bullis

Mrs. Doris E. Bullis, 77, passed away peacefully, with her loved ones by her side, on Sunday, January 8, 2017 at Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare. Doris was born on May 5, 1939, in Governeur, NY, a daughter of the late Herman and Eva (Spencer) Niebuhr. She was a graduate of New Hartford Senior High School. On September 27, 1958, at the Messiah United Church of Christ in Washington Mills, Doris was joined in marriage to Bernard "Bernie" Bullis. The couple enjoyed fifty-two loving years together. Her beloved Bernie passed away on July 17, 2009. Doris was a devoted parishioner of Messiah United Church and in earlier years very active in youth fellowship. Doris cherished her family above all else and took on the role of mother at an early age. Together with her husband, they created a loving home for their children, rich in tradition and legacy. She will be sadly missed by her five children, Jeffrey L. Bullis and Chris Barry of Utica, Debra C. and Ernie Lamoree of New Hartford, Brenda D. and Robert DeLaCruz of Albany, Gary E. Bullis of Washington Mills, and Daryl R. Bullis of Somerville, MA; her cherished grandchildren, Chris and Soleil Witzigman, Kourtney Bullis and Benny Grullon, John Bullis, David Bullis, Robert, Alana, and Maia DeLaCruz; three great grandchildren, Landon, Emmitt, and Wyatt; her beloved canine companion, Penny; two brothers and one sister-in-law, Fred Niebuhr, William and Sharon Niebuhr; brother-in-law, Mo Eghigian; and also many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. She was predeceased by her beloved son, Steven "Ernie" Bullis, who was always close to her heart; her brothers, Edward, Robert, and twin brother, David Niebuhr; and her sister, Margaret Eghigian. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Celebration of Life at Messiah United Church of Christ in Washington Mills on Thursday at 2 p.m. Private interment will be in Crown Hill Memorial Park. Calling hours will be Wednesday from 4 to 6 p.m. at The Matt Funeral Home, 700 Rutger St., at Mohawk St., Utica. In memory of Doris, please consider donations to the ALS Therapy Development Institute in Boston at www.als.net/donate/ or donations may be made at the funeral home. For directions to the funeral home, click the link above.

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