Celebrating the life of
Dorothea Elizabeth Orem
June 23, 2007 - June 23, 2007
DOROTHEA ELIZABETH OREM
Dorothea Elizabeth Orem 92, died Friday, June 22, 2007 at her residence on Skidaway Island. She was a native of Baltimore, Maryland and resident of Washington DC before moving to Savannah 20 years ago. She was a Professor with the Catholic University in the School of Nursing. She was an author of books on the theory of nursing and for the past 25 years she was an independent consultant and scholar.
She is survived by her life long friend, Walene Shields of Savannah and her cousin Martin Conover of Minneapolis, MN.
Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday, June 24, 2007 at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
A Mass of Christian burial will be Monday, June 25, 2007 at 2 p.m. at St. James Catholic Church with burial in the Catholic Cemetery.
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Seu legado vive, e viverá por muitos. Obrigada.
- Patricia, São Paulo, - Other
You have been a great inspiration to me during my nursing career. Your work will always inspire others like myself.For all your hard work,dedication and love you showed to the nursing profession I thank you. Heaven is lucky to have you. Rest in peace, your job here is done.
- Monica Mejia RN,BSN, Baldwin Park, CA
My deepest sympathy to the family and friends of this remarkable woman. She has touched the lives of countless people through her teaching. She truely has had an international impact that has served both practitioner and patients. We were blessed to have had her share her talents. May you find comfort in knowing the torch she has passed will be carried on.
- Elaine L. Gross, RN, MSN, Philadelphia, PA
My respects to you for the loss of a great human being and nursing scholar. Rest in peace.
- Gloria E. Ortiz, San Juan, PR
Su aportación en nuestra profesión de enfermerÃa ha sido y será reconocida por siempre. Muchas Gracias a Dorothea Orem
- Sherily Pereira, San Juan, PR
Gracias por su aportacion a nuestra profesion
- miguel, San Juan, PR
Gracias por su colaboración al crecimento de nuestra Profesión de EnfermerÃa.
- Olga Bermúdez, Bayamon, PR
Durante mis años de estudios y en la práctica clÃnica sus teorÃas me ayudaron en la resolución de problemas. Fue y seguirá siendo un excelente recurso para la profesión de enfermerÃa. Gracias.
- Lourdes Irene, Dorado, PR
To one who was truly dedicated to the profession of nursing and inspired many through her works. As the Lord would say 'A Job Well Done Thy Good and Faithful Servant'. Rest in Peace.
- Becky Swan, RN, MSN, Purvis, MS
Her major contributions to nursing theory and science are legendary. She will be missed. It was awesome to study Orem from Orem in person when I was a doctoral student at Catholic University. She was a wonderful teacher. Her teaching style was quiet and reflective. She was quite a contrast to some of the other theorists. May she rest in peace.
- Kathleen Vito, Pittsgrove, NJ
An inspiration and a wonderful mentor to all nurses around the world. I am fortunate to have been able to know her through her research, books and literature. May she rest in peace knowing that she has made a wonderful contribution to all of us.
- Janice Feenstra RN, Naples, FL
Dear Family, I am so sorry for your loss. While I did not know her personally I am a member of her nursing family. Her work on nursing theory has touched so many students, like me, and therefore toughed countless patients. She has truly contributed to the lives of many. Dee
- Dee Dolan, Corpus Christi, TX
I am very sorry for your loss. She contributed so much to nursing! She was a great lady!
- Kathleen Curtis, Columbus, OH
Our profession is forever blessed by Dr. Orem's dedication, professionalism, humor and passion.
- T J Haymans-Benedict, Savannah, GA
With gratitude for her life of caring, compassison and scholarship. Her contributions to the profession leave a meaningful legacy for everyone.
- Heidi Taylor, PhD, RN, Canyon, TX
My Deepest Sympathy. I stand in awe of Dorothea and all her accomplishments. A Pioneer and Nursing Leader.
- Laura Kearney Schenk, PhD, RN, Madison, MS
Dorothea Orem was very important to me as a professional nurse. Her theory of nursing was the most useful and reality-based of all the theories I have studied. She made a difference in the world of nursing.
- Kathryn Kremer, Lewisville, TX
Dr. Orem’s theory will certainly influence the profession of nursing practice for generations. I send my deepest sympathy to her friends and family.
- Mary A. Petersen, MS, RN, OCN, Rock Island, IL
Dorothea's work was admired, cited, quoted and discussed frequently during my nurses training by myself and my classmates. My deepest condolences to her family.
- Paula Maddox, Moline, IL
What a wonderful legacy is left by this gracious scholar. She will be constantly in my thoughts and prayers.
- DIANA NEWMAN, plymouth, MA
Dr. Orem's loss to nursing will be felt throughout the profession. She was an inspiration to many. My prayers are with her friends and family.
- Michelle Blackmer, Erie, IL
May you rest peacefully in the arms of Our Lord.
- Mary H. Huch, Ph.D; APRN, Hattiesburg, MS
You have inspired many....and will continue to do so.... as your life work lives on in our profession... To a life well lived..... Thank you
- Vickie L. Rogers, , CT
Please extend my deepest sympathy to her family. She will always be known and remembered as one of the America's foremost nursing theorists. Her works presented a visionary view of contemporary nursing practice, education and knowledge development.
- Belen Bushman/MSN,APRN,BC, Jonesborough, TN
Seu legado vive, e viverá por muitos. Obrigada.
- Patricia, São Paulo, - Other -
You have been a great inspiration to me during my nursing career. Your work will always inspire others like myself.For all your hard work,dedication and love you showed to the nursing profession I thank you. Heaven is lucky to have you. Rest in peace, your job here is done.
- Monica Mejia RN,BSN, Baldwin Park, CA
My deepest sympathy to the family and friends of this remarkable woman. She has touched the lives of countless people through her teaching. She truely has had an international impact that has served both practitioner and patients. We were blessed to have had her share her talents. May you find comfort in knowing the torch she has passed will be carried on.
- Elaine L. Gross, RN, MSN, Philadelphia, PA
My respects to you for the loss of a great human being and nursing scholar. Rest in peace.
- Gloria E. Ortiz, San Juan, PR
Su aportación en nuestra profesión de enfermerÃa ha sido y será reconocida por siempre. Muchas Gracias a Dorothea Orem
- Sherily Pereira, San Juan, PR
Gracias por su aportacion a nuestra profesion
- miguel, San Juan, PR
Gracias por su colaboración al crecimento de nuestra Profesión de EnfermerÃa.
- Olga Bermúdez, Bayamon, PR
Durante mis años de estudios y en la práctica clÃnica sus teorÃas me ayudaron en la resolución de problemas. Fue y seguirá siendo un excelente recurso para la profesión de enfermerÃa. Gracias.
- Lourdes Irene, Dorado, PR
To one who was truly dedicated to the profession of nursing and inspired many through her works. As the Lord would say 'A Job Well Done Thy Good and Faithful Servant'. Rest in Peace.
- Becky Swan, RN, MSN, Purvis, MS
Her major contributions to nursing theory and science are legendary. She will be missed. It was awesome to study Orem from Orem in person when I was a doctoral student at Catholic University. She was a wonderful teacher. Her teaching style was quiet and reflective. She was quite a contrast to some of the other theorists. May she rest in peace.
- Kathleen Vito, Pittsgrove, NJ
An inspiration and a wonderful mentor to all nurses around the world. I am fortunate to have been able to know her through her research, books and literature. May she rest in peace knowing that she has made a wonderful contribution to all of us.
- Janice Feenstra RN, Naples, FL
Dear Family, I am so sorry for your loss. While I did not know her personally I am a member of her nursing family. Her work on nursing theory has touched so many students, like me, and therefore toughed countless patients. She has truly contributed to the lives of many. Dee
- Dee Dolan, Corpus Christi, TX
I am very sorry for your loss. She contributed so much to nursing! She was a great lady!
- Kathleen Curtis, Columbus, OH
Our profession is forever blessed by Dr. Orem's dedication, professionalism, humor and passion.
- T J Haymans-Benedict, Savannah, GA
With gratitude for her life of caring, compassison and scholarship. Her contributions to the profession leave a meaningful legacy for everyone.
- Heidi Taylor, PhD, RN, Canyon, TX
My Deepest Sympathy. I stand in awe of Dorothea and all her accomplishments. A Pioneer and Nursing Leader.
- Laura Kearney Schenk, PhD, RN, Madison, MS
Dorothea Orem was very important to me as a professional nurse. Her theory of nursing was the most useful and reality-based of all the theories I have studied. She made a difference in the world of nursing.
- Kathryn Kremer, Lewisville, TX
Dr. Orem’s theory will certainly influence the profession of nursing practice for generations. I send my deepest sympathy to her friends and family.
- Mary A. Petersen, MS, RN, OCN, Rock Island, IL
Dorothea's work was admired, cited, quoted and discussed frequently during my nurses training by myself and my classmates. My deepest condolences to her family.
- Paula Maddox, Moline, IL
What a wonderful legacy is left by this gracious scholar. She will be constantly in my thoughts and prayers.
- DIANA NEWMAN, plymouth, MA
Dr. Orem's loss to nursing will be felt throughout the profession. She was an inspiration to many. My prayers are with her friends and family.
- Michelle Blackmer, Erie, IL
May you rest peacefully in the arms of Our Lord.
- Mary H. Huch, Ph.D; APRN, Hattiesburg, MS
You have inspired many....and will continue to do so.... as your life work lives on in our profession... To a life well lived..... Thank you
- Vickie L. Rogers, , CT
Please extend my deepest sympathy to her family. She will always be known and remembered as one of the America's foremost nursing theorists. Her works presented a visionary view of contemporary nursing practice, education and knowledge development.
- Belen Bushman/MSN,APRN,BC, Jonesborough, TN
A candle has been lit!
I am so sorry for your loss many years later. I did not know her personally, but she has inspire me today to use her nursing theory and I am better nurse because of her.
- Anne Skube, Front Royal, va
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200