Dorothy F. Dean
89, (formerly of Hastings), passed away peacefully on August 30, 2017 at Greenville United Hospital, Greenville, Michigan. Dorothy has been living with her two daughters in Howard City, Michigan for the past 7 years where she enjoyed reading, sitting on the deck, their 4 dogs and 2 chickens... and good home cooking (she loved to eat).
Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Darrell D. Dean in 2010; two sisters, Retha and Ruth, and one brother David. Surviving are her children, Elyse Miller and Merrie Ann Dean of Howard City; two grandchildren, Jason Miller of Kalamazoo, Michigan and Lisa Miller of Battle Creek, Michigan; 7 great grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
At her request, cremation has taken place and a small memorial will be held at Fort Custer National Cemetery in Battle Creek, Michigan. To leave online condolences visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.com. Services provided by Girrbach Funeral Home, Hastings, Michigan.