Hattie Dodge's, Sand Lake, Kent County, Michigan Copyright (c) 1999 by Dennis Zank. This copy contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives. USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be freely used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organizations. _________________________________________________________________________________ Mrs. dodge, Loved Woman, Passes Mrs. Hattie Jane Dodge, one of the oldest residents of Sand Lake and one of its best loved women, died Friday, March 7, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Trace Giddings, in Sand Lake, at the age of 88. She came to Sand Lake in 1877 with her parents, Bartholomew and Betsy Weaver, from Cassopolis, where she was born January 8, 1859. As a young woman she became a practical nurse and many homes in the community have known the skill of her hand in sickness, and her Christian character in time of trouble. She was loved by all who knew her, a devoted homemaker, a good neighbor and kind to all about her. July 3, 1881 she was married to Jasper Dodge, and they lived for 50 years on the farm now occupied by her grandson. Mrs. Dodge took an active interest in many groups. She held several offices in the County Line Grange, was a charter member of the Sand Lake Woman's Club, was a member of the WTCU, was president 4 years and treasurer 3 years of the Old Settlers' group, and was a member of the Whitefish Aid. She was affectionately known as "Aunt Hat" in many homes. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the Methodist Church in Sand Lake, with Rev. B. A. Barker of Howard City and Rev. Milton McColley officiating. Interment was in Crandall cemetery. The Blanchard Funeral Home was in charge. Mrs. Dodge is survived by the daughter, Mrs. Giddings; a grandson, Alfred Giddings of Sand Lake; a granddaughter, Mrs. Florence Appleby of Detroit; and by 3 great-grandchildren. dz