Dorothy Elaine DeWitt

Dorothy Elaine DeWitt (Beverwyk), age 96, went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, October 10, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward DeWitt; her siblings Mina Bosgraff, Gretchen Gebben, Jack Beverwyk, Sylvia Hill, and Edith Westmaas.

Dorothy will be lovingly remembered by her children Cheri and Lee Pell, Marjean and Gary Peters, Linda and Terry Taylor, Jim and Lynn DeWitt, Don and Phyllis DeWitt, and Steve DeWitt; 17 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; eight great-great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Her family would like to thank the staff at Rose Garden and Faith Hospice for their compassionate care. Dorothy was a Sunday School teacher at Olivet Reformed Church and at Christian Fellowship Assembly. She was a Bible scholar and Bible study teacher. Dorothy worked until she was 90 years old at Elder’s Helpers and Meals on Wheels, and cleaned houses until she was 86. As a family they shared so many great memories together at the cottage on Barlow Lake. Dorothy was committed to her faith, and introduced many, many people to Jesus.

A time for relatives and friends to visit with Dorothy’s family will be held from 4 - 7 PM Tuesday, October 15, at Cook Memorial Chapel - East Building, 4235 Prairie St. SW, in Grandville. Funeral services will be held at 12 PM Wednesday, October 16, at Cook Memorial Chapel – East building, with visitation prior to the service beginning at 11 AM. Rev. Ron Hirdes will officiate. Interment will be at Grandville Cemetery. In honor of Dorothy, contributions may be made to Christian Fellowship Assembly – Food Pantry or Faith Hospice.

The family welcomes memories and messages in their guest book online at www.cookcares.com.

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