Dorothea (Dottie) Oja, age 92 of Sage Lake and Garden City, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2022. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 59 years, Roy. She is survived by two daughters, Janice (late Michael) Nagle and Susan (Michael) Pellegrino. Dear grandmother of five, Eric (Laura), Elizabeth (Matt), Emily (Joshua), Matthew (Jillian), and Greg (Cindy), as well as nine great-grandchildren. During her life, Dorothea was known for being an involved mom. She enjoyed crafting, antiques, and was a Girl Scout leader. She worked at Ford Motor Company as a telephone operator where she made many lifelong friends. During her later years, she enjoyed to travel, especially down to Florida with her late husband. Dottie and Roy loved welcoming family and friends to their home on Sage Lake. She will be remembered as someone who valued making memories.
A memorial gathering for Dorothea will be held Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at 2:30 PM at Harry J Will Funeral Homes, 37000 W. Six Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152. Following the memorial gathering will be a memorial service at 4:30 PM.
Dorothea will be laid to rest in Great Lakes National Cemetery, 4200 Belford Road, Holly, Michigan 48442.
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