Doris E. Poel's Obituary
Mrs. Doris Elaine Poel, age 82, passed away Monday evening, March 28, 2011, in Whitehall, at the home of her son, Dan. She was born October 15, 1928 in New Era, MI to George and Gertrude (VanderLey) Bosch; and has resided in Muskegon virtually all of her life. Doris was a member of Grace Christian Reformed Church and enjoyed knitting and reading. In 1990, after 25 years of employment, Doris retired as the manager of Muskegon County Industrial Printers Credit Union. On April 23, 1948 she married Ray J. Poel; and he preceded her in death on October 21, 1986. She was also preceded in death by her infant son, Charles; sister, Mary Pranger; and brothers, Clarence and Gerald Bosch. SURVIVORS include three children, Mike Poel and Judy Poel of Muskegon and Dan (Paula) Poel of Whitehall; 4 grandchildren, Laura (Matt) Dillingham and Teresa (Dave) Royce of Muskegon, Vanessa (Jonathan) Ruffer of Grand Rapids and Jessica Poel of Whitehall; 9 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandson; one sister, Carolyn Diephouse. A MEMORIAL SERVICE will be held 11 AM Saturday, April 2, 2011, at Grace Christian Reformed Church (2500 E. Laketon Ave.) with the Rev. Marvin Wassink officiating. Burial will be in Restlawn Cemetery. VISITATION with Doris’ family will be one-hour prior to the service. For a more lasting memorial you are asked to consider Harbor Hospice or Muskegon Christian School. You may also sign the family’s On-line Guest Book at www.sytsemafh.com. Arrangements by The Sytsema Chapel Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc. 737 Apple Avenue 231-726-5210
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