Myra Pearl Dorf

Myra Pearl Dorf was born February 10th 1937 to Ethel and David Pearl. Myra was raised in Southwest Philadelphia and later in the Logan Section of the city. In chemistry class at Olney High School she met the love of her life Jack Dorf. They were married on June 16th, 1956 and proceeded to have a storybook marriage. They had four sons Steven, Clifford, Leslie and Howard. With their first home being a row house in Mt Airy Philadelphia where they resided for 9 years.

During that time Jack always worked at least two jobs, full time as a school teacher making a modest living while Myra stayed at home busy as a home maker and mother raising her four boys. In only her way, Myra became proficient in all aspects of homemaking, decorating, knitting, sewing, cooking, entertaining while making time to participate in PTA, athletic booster clubs and synagogue activities.

In 1967, they moved to Wyndmoor, PA on Patton Road, a single family home in the suburbs. This residence became a Camelot to many who knew them. This home was a place of love and laughter, where many fond memories were had by all. In 1983, Myra entered the work force for the first time. For the next 20 years she walked in her fathers footsteps in the jewelry business and Myra PEARL became a DIAMOND expert!

In 1985 Myra and Jack moved around the corner to a townhome on Clodion Court. Here she continued to nurture and monitor close relationships with family and friends, some of whom she knew since elementary school. Despite Myra being an only child, she had relationships with friends and family that was closer then what most people have with their siblings.

In 1987 Myra and her family endured tragedy with the untimely passing of their child Clifford. However, during that same year she was blessed with the first of her eventual 11 grandchildren. Myra had an unlimited and bottomless generosity of love that she offered not only to Jack and the boys, but equally to her extended family and friends. Myra's home had an open door to all for countless holiday dinners and or celebrations. There was nothing more important to her than family and she delighted in every aspect hosting gatherings. Any reason to celebrate was a good one.

Everyone that knew her marveled at her fine sense of style from picking out her wardrobe, decorating her home, down to the finest details setting the holiday table. No surprise, she was voted best dressed in her high school yearbook. Even her grandchildren sought her out for fashion advice.

Myra and Jack were fortunate to travel the country and world with a close group of friends as well.

In 1997 Myra and Jack moved to Margate, New Jersey. Here they took a fixer upper and turned into a year round open house that created countless wonderful memories for all who visited. In 2004 they moved to West Palm Beach where they resided for 7 years, again creating a show place home and vacation destination for all who visited.

Their final residence was to return North and reside in King of Prussia, with their return wanting to be closer to their family and friends. To all who knew them Myra and Jack were the best role models in parenting and grandparenting giving of themselves tirelessly and unconditionally to those they loved. They not only loved each other, but were IN love with each other their entire lives.

Myra’s love will live in our hearts and she will be sorely missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her sons Steven, Leslie and Howard and his wife Heather, her 11 grandchildren Clifford, David, Brooke, Lily, Elizabeth, Lauren, Madison, Caroline, Alexander, Chelsea, Rachel, her husband John and her 3 great grandchildren Mira, Charlie and Nolan.

Additionally, if anyone wants to make a donation or contribution towards Myra all funds can be donated to the Clifford G Dorf Memorial Scholarship at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM). Information on how to donate can be found on the PCOM website as well as additional information linked above.