Elizabeth (Beth) Marie Nufer, 61, born on August 16, 1954 in Logansport, IN, died July 14, 2016 in El Paso, TX. She is preceded in death by Andrew G. Nufer, Jr. and Ruthann K. Nufer.
She graduated from Winamac (IN) HS in 1972 and St. Elizabeth’s School of Nursing in Lafayette, IN in 1975. Beth earned her bachelor’s degree from IUPUI and Master’s degree from USC.
Beth joined the Army Nurse Corps and served from 1981 to 1995. She was stationed at Ft. Polk, Leesville, LA, Seoul, South Korea, Tripler AMC in Honolulu, HI, and William Beaumont AMC in El Paso, TX. After separating out of the military, she remained at Beaumont as a critical care nurse and moved into the night supervisory position.
Beth was a member of St. Raphael’s Parish in El Paso, TX. She enjoyed reading, traveling, theater, and yoga. She was a great animal lover.
Beth is survived by sisters Ann Nufer and Sara Nufer from El Paso, TX, Brother Terrence Nufer, C.PP.S. of Bellevue, OH, and brother Peter (Heidi) Nufer and nephews Pierce and Chase of Gainesville, GA.
Visitation will be from 5 p.m. 9 p.m. with a Vigil/Rosary at 7 p.m. on Monday, July 18, 2016 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast, 4631 Hondo Pass Drive. Funeral Mass will be said at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at Saint Raphael Catholic Church, 2301 Zanzibar Road. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: American Heart Association, Texas Women’s Shelter of El Paso, or Golden Retriever Rescue of El Paso.
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