Deloris E. Kuhl

Deloris (Dee) was born on March 29, 1930 to Charles & Ruth Gaffney of Mt Horeb, New Jersey. Deloris is preceded in death by brothers Charles and Douglas Gaffney. She is survived by her daughters, Debbie Caramagno and husband Tommy, Betsy Miller and husband Jeff, and two loving grandchildren, Travis Kyle and Kodey Lee Miller as well as host of loving friends, especially Jackie and Rick Lanier.

Dee, as she was affectionately known as, will be remembered most for her love for her children, grandchildren, and many friends, as well as for her love of the arts. She was a highly recognized and accomplished Florida artist and supporter of the arts. She was a lifetime member of the Lighthouse Gallery, Tequesta Florida. Dee served on the Board and was an art instructor for many years for the gallery. Additionally, she gifted her talents to the Palm Beach Ceramic League, serving on their Board as President for several years. Her work had been accepted and exhibited in many Florida state shows and galleries, including the internationally recognized A.E Backus Museum of Art, Fort Pierce, Florida. Most recently her work was on exhibit this fall at the Hobe Sound Gallery, Hobe Sound Florida.

Dee was born and raised in Warren Township, New Jersey. While in New Jersey she was employed at Lockheed International and contributed extensive electronic work on the infamous Howard Hughes’ “Spruce Goose”.

Dee additionally studied art under internationally recognized artist, Carl Burger who has remained a dear friend throughout the years. She attended classes at Campbell School of Art and Craft, and Florida Atlantic University. Dee was an explorer, traveling extensively though out China, Israel, South Africa, India, and South America. All of these experiences enriched and facilitated in molding an incredibly unique individual. Dee lived a life embracing goodness and kindness. She saw beauty in life’s simplest gifts, and was especially inspired by her beloved Florida’s nature. Dee Kuhl’s life embroidered a quilt of love to all those who were privileged to know her. She leaves us with a piece of her life’s quilt –reminding us to love bigger and appreciate all the good and beauty in life.