Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Dockter, Vivian (Watson) September 26, 2022 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/mi/mifiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Patricia B. Currigan currigan1932@concast.net September 15, 2023, 4:26 pm Hasting's Reminder - Saturday October 1,2022 VIVIAN DOCKTER Vivian Dockter, age 90, of Woodland,MI passed away on September 26, 2022, at Commonwealth Senior Living at Grand Rapids in Grand Rapids, MI. Vivian was born inDetroit, July 16, 1932, a daughter of the late Ethel (Klackling) and Ivan Watson. She was married to Mr.Dale Dockter in 1949 and the couple began their family together in the Woodland area where they raised their chidlren. Vivian was employed at the Barry County Medical facility for over 30 years, beginning her career as a hairdresser. Vivian expanded her duties into being a nurse's aide for several years, before joining the central supply department, where she was responsible for sanitizing, and sterilization of medical instruments. Vivian was a dedicated worker, who along with her duties at the medical facility also owned and operated The "Dockters Inn", in Clarksville with her husband Dale. Although her spare time was limited, when she was able to get away, she enjoyed going shopping and taking her time looking at the "shining" things. For over 60 years Vivian enjoyed watching her sons play in the band which they did since they were young teenagers. Vivian is survived by her sons, Larry (Melissa) Dockter, Lance (Teresa) Dockter, daughter Linda (Darrell) Huhn; 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dale in 2009; her brothers, Victor Watson and Earl Watson. Funeral services will be held on Saturday,Oct.1, 2022 at 2 pm at Daniels Funeral Home-Nashville, conveniently located at 9200 E.M.79 Hwy, Nashville, MI. The family will receive visitors, on Saturday, Oct.1, 2022 from noon to 2 pm at Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville. Interment will take place immediately following the funeral service at Woodland Memorial Park, Woodland,MI. Following the graveside service, the family has invited friends and relatives for a time of fellowship and luncheon at the Woodland Eagles. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted tot he Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville, MI. For further details please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.net. Additional Comments: Woodland Memorial Park,Woodland,MI File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/mi/ionia/obits/d/dockter46223nob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/mifiles/ File size: 2.8 Kb