Mrs. Doris A. Willbrandt's Obituary
Mrs. Doris Ann (Barrett) Willbrandt, 91, passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2017 in Holland, Michigan. She was born on July 29, 1925 to Archie and Mildred (Anderson) Barrett in Muskegon and lived her life here. Doris was a member of Laketon Bethel Reformed Church. Along with her husband and family she owned and operated Willbrandt Farms Inc., and was a bookkeeper for over 75 years. On November 23, 1945 she married G. William “Bill” Willbrandt. He preceded her in death on March 26, 2015. Doris was also preceded in death by two sons, Thomas M. Willbrandt on May 18, 2017 and Brian G. Willbrandt on June 8, 2017. She is survived by her sons Barry W. Willbrandt (John Folding) and Douglas G. (Marcia) Willbrandt; 10 grandchildren, Bonnie (Charles) Adams, William Willbrandt (Clark Burkle), Becky (Bud) Makay, Melissa (Bryan) Rodgers, Bradley Willbrandt, Jacob Willbrandt, Kathryn (Clay) Smades, Jason (Kim) Willbrandt, Mathew (Felicity) Willbrandt, Justin Willbrandt; 15 great-grandchildren, Tara (Grant) Cropsey, Gregory (Melinda)Adams, Brent, Blake and Baylee Makay, Liam and Macie Smades, Amelia and Norah Rodgers, Maggie, Jaxon, Clara, Millie, Shane and Nova Willbrandt; 3 great-great-grandchildren, Keagan, Jonathan and Harmony Cropsey; 1 brother David Barrett of Chula Vista, California; 3 daughters-in-law, Susan (Jim) Byrne, Diane Willbrandt and Debra Willbrandt; 1 sister-in-law Gladys Loomis. The Funeral Service will be held at 11:00AM Monday, July 3, 2017 at Laketon Bethel Reformed Church, 1568 W. Giles Rd., with Rev. Dr. Sherwin Brantsen officiating. Burial will take place at Laketon Township Cemetery. Visitation at The Sytsema Chapel, 737 Apple Ave., (231) 726-5210, will be from 2-5 PM Sunday, and 1 hour prior to the service at church on Monday. You may visit the family’s online guestbook at www.sytsemafh.com. Contributions in memory of Mrs. Willbrandt may be made to Laketon Bethel Reformed Church.
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