Doriss Edna Shavalier's Obituary
Mrs. Doriss Edna Shavalier, age 81, passed away Friday afternoon, January 14, 2011, at a local care facility. Doriss was born in Remus, MI to Leon and Esther (Long) Taylor on November 20, 1929. She had been an executive secretary at Sealed Power for 30 years prior to her retirement in 1978. On July 2, 1948, Doriss married Stephen Shavalier and he preceded her in death in 1986. Doriss had attended Wolf Lake United Methodist Church. She enjoyed reading, camping, and the outdoors. She is SURVIVED by her brother, James Taylor of Muskegon; 5 sisters, Marjorie Smith of Muskegon, Shirley (David) Plamondon of Twin lake; Deanna (Jerome) Steinberg of Manistee, Janet (Wayne) Strieder and Charlene (Norman) Foy all of Muskegon; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, Doriss was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Lanny Taylor. A FUNERAL SERVICE will be held 1PM Tuesday, January 18, 2011, at The Lee Chapel, Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc. 6291 S. Harvey St. 231-798-1100 with Rev. Dr. Bobby Cabot officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior (12-1PM) to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be made in Sunrise Memorial Gardens. MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Share memories with the family at their on-line guest book @ www.sytsemafh.com.
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