Doris M. Abel

She was born November 30, 1917 in Georgetown Township, the daughter of William and Mary Schilling. A graduate of Mercy Central School of Nursing, Doris loved her working years as an RN at Ferguson Hospital, Kent Community Hospital, and the Grand Rapids Veteran's Hospital. In her retirement, she enjoyed various craft projects, and along with her husband spent many volunteer hours in her church, Forgotten Man's Ministries, and Love Inc.

Doris was preceded in death by her husband, Henry, sons Kenneth and David, her parents and brothers Arthur, Howard and Harold Schilling, and all in-laws. She is survived by 3 sons; Roger Faith Abel of Greenville, MI, Keith Jane Abel of Richland, WA, and Gary Abel of Whitewright, TX. Also, six grandchildren, Cindy Colin Abel Morris of Albuquerque, NM, Michael Tammie Abel of El Cerrito, CA, Caitlin Abel of Federal Way, WA, Erica Abel of Tacoma, WA, Tim Colleen Abel of Minneapolis, MN, Joel Abel of Waukegan, WI; plus three great-grandchildren: Isabel and Isaac Morris of Albuquerque, NM and Isaiah Muhammad of Tacoma, WA; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Thursday at the Cook Funeral Home, Jenison, 1889 Baldwin with Pastor Jerrold T. Jones of First Congregational Church of Greenville officiating. Interment will be at Georgetown Cemetery.

The family will receive relatives and friends 1 hour prior to services Thursday at the Cook Funeral Home, Jenison. The family welcomes memories and messages in their guest book online at www.cookfuneralservices.com.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions be made, if desired, to Forgotten Man's Ministries, Love Inc, or Lighthouse Community Church.

Visitation June 26, 2008 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Cook Funeral & Cremation Services - Jenison Chapel 1889 Baldwin Jenison, MI (616) 457-9040

Funeral Service June 26, 2008 1:00 PM Cook Funeral & Cremation Services - Jenison Chapel 1889 Baldwin Jenison, MI (616) 457-9040

Interment Georgetown Cemetery 6921 28th Avenue Hudsonville, MI (616) 669-5370

Funeral Home Service Cook Funeral & Cremation Services - Jenison Chapel 1889 Baldwin St. Jenison, MI (616) 457-9040