OBITUARIES - Brief Article

Parks & Recreation, Feb, 2001

Doris Berryman, educator and leader in the field of recreation and leisure studies, died in her home in New York City on November 3rd. As a professor at New York University from 1973 to 1997 and as a professor emertius until her death, she taught hundreds of students, conducted numerous research and training projects, and served as a consultant to leisure recreation and health related service delivery institutions.

She was an elected member of the Academy of Leisure Sciences and was the recipient of numerous recognition, research, and service awards from professional organizations, honorary societies, and service organizations.

She received a bachelor's degree from Denver University, a master's from Teachers College, Colombia University, and a doctorate from the School of Education, New York University. Berryman served as director of recreation for children and adults at Memorial Sloan Kettering, a member of the National Recreation Association, and as associate director of Comeback, Inc.

She was an active member of the National Recreation and Park Association, World Leisure & Recreation Association, National Therapeutic Recreation Association, and Society of Park & Recreation Educators. She is survived by her longtime companion, Claudette B. Lefebvre.