Doris Mae Trinker's Obituary
Doris Mae Trinker, age 95, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2024, with her loving family by her side in her home that her and her husband built and raised their family. She was born September 17, 1929, in Spring Lake, MI to Jacob and Rebecca (Bishop) Wierenga. Doris married Clayton Le Roy “Jack” Trinker on June 8, 1951, in Grand Haven, MI. Clayton preceded her in death on May 12, 2014.
Doris worked as an inspector for General Electric for forty-seven years, retiring in 1989. She was very active with the United Israel World Union, lifetime member of the Grand Haven Eagles, and ambassador for Four Pointes Senior Center. Doris loved to dance, especially with her husband Clayton. She also was a wonderful cook, loved to crochet, and was an avid Detroit Red Wings fan. Most important to Doris was her family and spending time with them.
Doris is lovingly remembered by two daughters, Leah (Robert) Lock and Rachel (Steve Turgeon) Raggl; four grandchildren: Shawn (Stacey Scanlan) Lock, Michele (Scott) Hichue, Gregory Trinker and Aaron Trinker, Jr.; six great-grandchildren: Isaac Luna, Elijah Luna, Adriana Lock, Luke Lock, Paisleigh Hichue, and Mileah Hichue; her beloved cat, Zelda Mae, AKA “princess”; her sister, Ruth Zimmer; her brother, Robert Wierenga; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two sons, Daniel Trinker and Aaron Trinker; two brothers, Jacob Wierenga and Kenneth Wierenga; and her sister, Gertrude Farrar.
A visitation for Doris will be held from 12 Noon until 2:00 p.m. on Monday, December 23, 2024, at The Spring Lake Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 213 E. Savidge St., Spring Lake, MI 49456. Interment will be in Spring Lake Cemetery. Share memories with the family at their online guest book at www.sytsemafh.com.
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