Doris C. Rogers

Doris Catherine Rogers of Eaton Rapids, MI passed away on Sunday, November 14, 2021, at the age of 101. Doris was born on September 26, 1920, in Warsaw, Indiana the daughter of Thad and Mary (Spurlock) Kipker. She was raised in Alger, Ohio before moving to Michigan at the age of 12. Doris married Cleo Rogers in 1936 and together they raised 4 children on their farm outside of Eaton Rapids. Along with farming full time Doris also enjoyed volunteering her time in the kitchen at the Eaton Rapids Senior Center, the Eagles in Charlotte, and the Springport VFW Post. She loved spending time with her family, some of her happiest times were family trips to the Upper Peninsula and the years when her family was together on the farm. Doris was an avid Detroit Tigers fan, and enjoyed gardening, fishing, and canning.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Cleo; daughter, Carol Woodard; grandchildren, Charles “Chuck” Rogers, Jr., Richard Wyatt, Jr. and sister, Marge VanPatton.
Surviving is her daughter, Cheryl Smith; sons, Charles Rogers, Warren (Jan) Rogers; grandchildren, Mary (Pete Sieben) Wyatt, Annette Clark, David Rogers, Nina Eitniear, Sally Lundell, Kathline McIntyre, Jordan (Stephanie) Rogers, Katie (Steve) Davis, Isaac (Yen Tran) Wyatt, T.C. Eitniear; 22 great grandchildren, 7 great, great grandchildren and 2 great, great, great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 20, 2021, at Skinner Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids chapel with visitation starting at 12:00 p.m. For those desiring memorial contributions may be made to the Jean Bradford Kline Senior Center in Eaton Rapids. To share memories or leave condolences please visit www.SkinnerFuneralHomes.com