Jack Dolar

Jack Dolar, Jr., age 85, of Lake Odessa, passed away Saturday, July 2, 2011 at his residence. He was born September 3, 1925, in Homestead, Florida the son of Jack and Charlotte (Danzy) Dolar. Jack attended Homestead High School. He was employed for 20 years with the National Park Service at the Everglades National Park. He enjoyed traveling, mining in the west, woodworking, Lapidary and was a devoted Detroit Tiger fan. Jack was also a member of the Masonic Lodge. Jack married Julie Ann K. Bigelow Coble on March 29, 1978. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister and brother-in law, Ruby and Raymond Greer; sister-in-law, Muriel Dolar; brother-in-law, Bill Cooley. Surviving is his wife, Julie Ann K. Dolar of Lake Odessa, MI; children, Donna (Buddy) Niles of Orlando, FL, Linda (Gary) Hatfield of Howie In The Hills, FL, Jackie (William) Lynch of McAlpin, FL, Phyllis (Bob) Szymczak of Racine, WI, L. Brett Dolar of Florida City, FL, Charlotte Drimby of Mt. Morris, MI; step daughter, Jennifer (Tony) Vogt of Charlotte, MI; step son, Richard Coble of Lansing, MI; 15 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; brothers and sisters, Albert Dolar, Vivian Gregory, Tommy (Margaret) Dolar, Joyce Cooley, Jean Singer and Charles Dolar; numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be conducted at 2 pm, Saturday, July 9, 2011 at Koops Funeral Chapel – Lake Odessa. Memorial contributions in Jack's name may be directed to Ionia Area Hospice, P.O. Box 124, Ionia, MI 48846. Funeral Service July 09, 2011 2:00 PM Koops Funeral Chapel 935 Fourth Ave. Lake Odessa, MI (616) 374-8221