Doris Marie Beers, 72, of Lafayette, died at 5:10 a.m. Thursday, April 17, 2008 in her residence after a long battle with cancer. She was born October 1, 1935 in Lafayette to the late Samuel and Georgia Luther. She attended Morton Elementary School in West Lafayette and Lafayette Jefferson High School. She worked for the Bell Telephone Company. She also worked for Andover's for ten years. During retirement, she was a housekeeper for very special friends. Her first marriage was to David Beers Jr., they were divorced. She later married Harold L. Beers in Lafayette. He survives. She enjoyed the collecting mushrooms and the colors of the fall. Surviving are two daughters, Roseanna M. Mow (husband: Richard N. Mow Jr.) of Battleground and Rebecca L. Hayhurst of Lafayette and two sisters, Peggy Cheek and Carol Hatten both of Lafayette. Also surviving are four grandchildren, Jessica Aynes (husband: Jan) of West Lafayette, Kelly Large (husband: David) of Matthews, NC, Erica Cunningham of Indianapolis and Michelle Hayhurst of Las Vegas; 8 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death are three brothers, Edward, Robert and Charles Luther and two sisters, Marguerite Wagner and Rosalee Luther. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, 2008 in Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home, Brookston. Service there 10 a.m. Thursday, April 23, 2008; Pastor Brian White to officiate. Interment to follow in Sand Ridge Cemetery, Lafayette. Donations may be made in her memory to the American Cancer Society or St. Elizabeth Hospice of Lafayette.