Mr. William "Bill" J. Dorking's Obituary
William “Bill” J. Dorking, age 82, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 18, 1932 to Reginald and Elizabeth Dorking. He married Geneita Wellington on July 28, 1951 in Pontiac, MI. Bill was a proud veteran of the United States Navy. He worked as a cost accountant for Hi-Mill Manufacturing for over 30 years. He spent many hours volunteering to help with taxes; he was the go to guy for both tax and personal questions for friends and family. Bill is survived by his wife of 63 years, Geneita Jean Dorking; children, Janet (Tom) Greenberg, Gayle (Dan) Kaufeld, David Dorking, Thomas (Lanette) Dorking, Daniel (Ruth) Dorking, Kathleen (Scott) Cancilliari; grandchildren, Wendilyn (Aron) Flynn, Melissa (Larry) Deal, Kevin (Kimberly) Kaufeld, Selina Dorking; and great grandson, Colin Flynn. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Robert Dorking; sister, Doris Mankowski. Services will be held at St. Vincent’s Catholic Church (637 E. Sixth St., Pentwater, MI 49449) at 11:00 AM Thursday, February 19, 2015. Visitation with Bill's family will take place an hour prior to services. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in Bill's name can be made to St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Weare Township or to Harbor Hospice.
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