Dorothy V. Merrick's Obituary
Mrs. Dorothy V. Merrick, age 83, died Wednesday, October 26, 2005, at her home. She was born November 16, 1921 in Iron River, MI to Virgil & Pearl Manke; and had resided in the Muskegon area since 1946. Dorothy was a graduate of Walkerville High School and attended Hart County Normal before continuing her education and graduating from Western Michigan University. She had been a school teacher at Gowdy School for 2 years and then at Reeths-Puffer Elementary for 3 years before teaching her remaining years at Central Elementary, retiring in 1985. Dorothy was a member of Lakeside United Methodist Church. She was married to William H. Merrick and he preceded her in death in 1982. She was also preceded in death by her parents, step-son, Bill Merrick and step-daughter, Ruth Barbie. SURVIVORS include 4 children, Linda (Ronald) Aerts of Twin Lake, David (Leslie) Merrick of Roosevelt Park, Debby (Jeff) Snyder of Norton Shores and Rick (Lori) Merrick of Muskegon; 2 sisters, Alice (Stan) Manker of FL and Beverly Taylor of Hart, MI. She was affectionately called “Grandma Do Do” by her 18 grandchildren and her numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. A MEMORIAL SERVICE will be held 2 PM Friday, November 4, 2005, at Lakeside United Methodist Church. A private family graveside service has been held at Lakeside Cemetery. MEMORIAL GIFTS to Hospice of Muskegon-Oceana’s Poppen Residence or to the Tuition Assistance Fund of West Shore Lutheran School will be appreciated. You are invited to sign the family’s Online Guest Book @ www.sytsemafh.com Arrangements by
Sytsema Funeral Home, 737 Apple Avenue, Muskegon, MI 49442 (231-726-5210)
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