1930
Doris
2015
Doris Mae Brogan
August 25, 1930 — June 29, 2015
Doris Mae (Rizor) Brogan, age 84, of Hastings, MI passed away on June 29, 2015 at Timber Ridge Senior Assisted Living in East Lansing, MI.
Doris was born in Hastings, MI on August 25, 1930. She was the daughter of Ira James Rizor and Loral Mae (Caverly) Rizor. Doris attended school in Ann Arbor, MI and graduated from Ann Arbor High School in 1948.
Doris married Robert John Brogan of Hastings, MI on May 31, 1952. After living two years in New York City, they moved back to Hastings and lived there until 2014. During her career, Doris worked at Jim Bar Tire Company, Hospital Purchasing Service, Hastings High School, and Hastings Aluminum Products.
Doris' life was characterized by her deep Christian faith and unselfish service. She had a joyful faith in Christ as her Lord and Savior, which had a significant impact on the lives of her family and many others. She was an active member of Hope United Methodist Church in Hastings for nearly 50 years. Doris taught Sunday School, sang in the choir, worked in the church office, and helped with VBS, women's ministries, missions and meals. Doris found joy in almost everything she did. Those who knew her will remember her contagious smile and room-filling laughter.
Doris' service extended to the surrounding community. As a survivor of breast cancer herself (1977), Doris frequently visited women who were fighting cancer. She received a national volunteer award from the American Cancer Society. She was also recognized by Crop Hunger Walk for her long time service in Barry County.
Doris dearly loved her family, and is survived by her husband, Robert; three sons and daughters-in-laws: Steve Brogan (Sue) of Daleville, IN; Denny Brogan (Sue) of Lansing, MI; and John Brogan (Kathy) of Holland, MI; eight grandchildren: Jessica Groves (Bob), Cincinnati, OH; Jamie Vanderput (Andrew), Colorado Springs, CO; Stacey Brogan, Chicago, IL; Erin Vander Stelt (Bryce), Holland, MI; Kaitlin Aston (Joel), Venezuela; Joel Brogan, South Bend, IN; Luke Brogan and Iann Brogan, Daleville, IN; and five great-grandchildren: Adrianna and David Groves; Danielle and Isaiah Vanderput; and Rose Vander Stelt.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, July 13 at 12:00 noon at Hope United Methodist Church in Hastings, with lunch to follow. Visitation will be from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial gifts be given to Hope United Methodist Church.
Doris was born in Hastings, MI on August 25, 1930. She was the daughter of Ira James Rizor and Loral Mae (Caverly) Rizor. Doris attended school in Ann Arbor, MI and graduated from Ann Arbor High School in 1948.
Doris married Robert John Brogan of Hastings, MI on May 31, 1952. After living two years in New York City, they moved back to Hastings and lived there until 2014. During her career, Doris worked at Jim Bar Tire Company, Hospital Purchasing Service, Hastings High School, and Hastings Aluminum Products.
Doris' life was characterized by her deep Christian faith and unselfish service. She had a joyful faith in Christ as her Lord and Savior, which had a significant impact on the lives of her family and many others. She was an active member of Hope United Methodist Church in Hastings for nearly 50 years. Doris taught Sunday School, sang in the choir, worked in the church office, and helped with VBS, women's ministries, missions and meals. Doris found joy in almost everything she did. Those who knew her will remember her contagious smile and room-filling laughter.
Doris' service extended to the surrounding community. As a survivor of breast cancer herself (1977), Doris frequently visited women who were fighting cancer. She received a national volunteer award from the American Cancer Society. She was also recognized by Crop Hunger Walk for her long time service in Barry County.
Doris dearly loved her family, and is survived by her husband, Robert; three sons and daughters-in-laws: Steve Brogan (Sue) of Daleville, IN; Denny Brogan (Sue) of Lansing, MI; and John Brogan (Kathy) of Holland, MI; eight grandchildren: Jessica Groves (Bob), Cincinnati, OH; Jamie Vanderput (Andrew), Colorado Springs, CO; Stacey Brogan, Chicago, IL; Erin Vander Stelt (Bryce), Holland, MI; Kaitlin Aston (Joel), Venezuela; Joel Brogan, South Bend, IN; Luke Brogan and Iann Brogan, Daleville, IN; and five great-grandchildren: Adrianna and David Groves; Danielle and Isaiah Vanderput; and Rose Vander Stelt.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, July 13 at 12:00 noon at Hope United Methodist Church in Hastings, with lunch to follow. Visitation will be from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial gifts be given to Hope United Methodist Church.
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