Dorothy Priddy NASHVILLE, Michigan Obituary

Dorothy Priddy

Dorothy Mae Priddy Mrs. Dorothy Mae Priddy, age 90, of Hastings (Formerly of Vermontville) passed away peacefully on Friday, July 28, 2017 at her home in Hastings, MI. Dorothy was born in Woodland, MI on May 14, 1927, the daughter of the late Cecil and Gertrude (Klipfer) Curtis. She was raised in the Woodland area and attended Hagar Country School, and later Woodland High School. She was the wife of Mr. Kenneth Priddy. Ken & Dorothy where married on Dorothy's birthday, May 14, 1948 at her parents home in Vermontville. Ken and Dorothy were introduced by her father, when he asked if Ken would pick put his girls so they could attend youth services at the Kilpatrick Church. Ken & Dorothy spent the majority of their lives in the Vermontville area where they raised their family together. They have celebrated over 69 years of marriage. Throughout the years, Dorothy worked as a telephone operator, spent over 10 years working in the kitchen at Maple Valley Schools, and served at the Barry/Eaton Health Department before retiring at the age of 65. Dorothy's first priority was caring for her family. She was an excellent cook, and enjoyed growing and canning vegetables for the families enjoyment during the winter months. She took great pride in her flower gardens, and taking care of their home. During the summer months, the family would head to Northern Michigan for camping trips and time together. After retiring, she & Ken travelled to several different states spending a few weeks in Florida. Dorothy is survived by her beloved husband Ken, daughter, Jane Pierce, son, Steven (Sandy) Priddy, Grandchildren, Gabe (Joy) Priddy, Kristi (Brian) Lincoln. and 7 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her sisters Ewilda Dillenbeck, Mary Jean Rasey, and son-in-law Roger Pierce. A Memorial Service will be held at The Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville, MI, at 2 PM on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 with Pastor Gabe Priddy officiating. The family will receive visitors on hour prior to the Memorial Service on Tuesday beginning at 1 PM. Interment will take place privately at Woodland Memorial Park Woodland, MI. Memorial contributions can be made to Youth Haven Ranch PO Box 97 Rives Junction, MI 49277 Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. For further details please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.net .
May 14, 1927 - July 28, 201705/14/192707/28/2017
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Dorothy Mae Priddy Mrs. Dorothy Mae Priddy, age 90, of Hastings (Formerly of Vermontville) passed away peacefully on Friday, July 28, 2017 at her home in Hastings, MI. Dorothy was born in Woodland, MI on May 14, 1927, the daughter of the late Cecil and Gertrude (Klipfer) Curtis. She was raised in the Woodland area and attended Hagar Country School, and later Woodland High School. She was the wife of Mr. Kenneth Priddy. Ken & Dorothy where married on Dorothy's birthday, May 14, 1948 at her parents home in Vermontville. Ken and Dorothy were introduced by her father, when he asked if Ken would pick put his girls so they could attend youth services at the Kilpatrick Church. Ken & Dorothy spent the majority of their lives in the Vermontville area where they raised their family together. They have celebrated over 69 years of marriage. Throughout the years, Dorothy worked as a telephone operator, spent over 10 years working in the kitchen at Maple Valley Schools, and served at the Barry/Eaton Health Department before retiring at the age of 65. Dorothy's first priority was caring for her family. She was an excellent cook, and enjoyed growing and canning vegetables for the families enjoyment during the winter months. She took great pride in her flower gardens, and taking care of their home. During the summer months, the family would head to Northern Michigan for camping trips and time together. After retiring, she & Ken travelled to several different states spending a few weeks in Florida. Dorothy is survived by her beloved husband Ken, daughter, Jane Pierce, son, Steven (Sandy) Priddy, Grandchildren, Gabe (Joy) Priddy, Kristi (Brian) Lincoln. and 7 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her sisters Ewilda Dillenbeck, Mary Jean Rasey, and son-in-law Roger Pierce. A Memorial Service will be held at The Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville, MI, at 2 PM on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 with Pastor Gabe Priddy officiating. The family will receive visitors on hour prior to the Memorial Service on Tuesday beginning at 1 PM. Interment will take place privately at Woodland Memorial Park Woodland, MI. Memorial contributions can be made to Youth Haven Ranch PO Box 97 Rives Junction, MI 49277 Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. For further details please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.net .

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Tuesday, August 01 2017
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