Leadership Pasco Newsletter - Fall 2024

In Memoriam - Doreen Packard
of Pasco County. From 2020-2021, Doreen served as president
of the Women’s Council of St. Peter The Apostle Catholic
Church, where she was a long-time parishioner. A lover of music,
Doreen enjoyed attending concerts, was an avid reader, and a
dessert lover. Doreen always enjoyed vacationing and dining on
the water, and spending time on her family’s boat.
Doreen is predeceased by her father, Anthony Boris, and her
mother, Florence Boris. She is survived by her loving husband;
Rob, children; Heather and Robbie, brother; James Boris (spouse
Peggy), sister; Sharon Bullard (spouse Larry), nephew, nieces,
great nephews, and a great niece.
If you would like to donate in Doreen’s memory, please consider
the following charities:
Friends of Pasco County Animal Services:
https://www.fpcas.org/donate-2/
Doreen never met a dog she didn’t like or wanted to bring home.
The Gladiator Project:
https://www.gladiatorproject.org/donate
Funds raised contribute to the research efforts, family, and
patient support of those battling Glioblastoma.
The GBM Foundation:
https://www.gbmfoundation.com/donate
100% of funding raised is contributed to Glioblastoma research.
Doreen Florence Packard, 68, of New Port Richey, FL passed
away on the morning of Thursday, August 29, 2024. For three
years, Doreen fought a courageous battle against Grade 4 Glioblastoma.
She passed away peacefully at home under the care of
HPH Hospice, with her husband and children by her side.
Spending her entire childhood and young adult years in South
River, NJ, Doreen met the love of her life, they were married
in 1977, where she and her husband resided in Lakewood, NJ,
before relocating to New Port Richey, FL in 1989. Doreen retired
from Pasco County Government in 2021 after serving 31 years
as a cherished employee. During Doreen’s 31 years of service,
she served roles within Pasco County’s Fire Rescue Department,
Human Resources & Personnel Department, and lastly retiring
from her role within the Organizational Performance Management
Department. Doreen played a critical role in establishing
the Pasco County Employee Wellness Centers and volunteered
for nearly two decades assisting with the Youth Leadership Pasco
program. In August of 2021, Doreen’s career and retirement was
honored with a resolution by the Board of County Commissioners
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory
of Doreen Florence Packard, please visit the funeral home's
flower store.
Make a donation to GLADIATOR PROJECT in memory of
Doreen Florence Packard.
In 2021 Doreen Packard, lifetime volunteer of Leadership
Pasco's Youth Leadership Program was the first recipient
of The Harold Sample Lifetime Achievement Award, following
its naming in honor of Harold Sample.
The honor may be provided to an individual who has
committed 10 or more years to the organization, having
never received compensation, who is a non-Leadership
Pasco board member. Recipients should be committed to
Leadership Pasco's integrity and promote the ideals of the
organization.
FALL 2024 NEWSLETTER