Doris J. Stevenson

Doris Jean Stevenson of Eaton Rapids, passed away on September 9, 2020, at the age of 85. Doris was born in Cambria, Mich. on December 29, 1934, the daughter of Claud and Inez Betzer. Doris and her twin brother, Orris, were salutatorian and valedictorian of their graduating class at Reading High School. Doris married the love of her life, Douglas, on April 22, 1956, and they celebrated their 60th anniversary just before he passed away in 2016.

Doris enjoyed many hobbies, including traveling, golfing, scrapbooking, genealogy, and attending plays and musicals. She was also talented at baking (she made the best sugar cookies), sewing, and playing the organ. Before retiring, Doris worked at Air Lift and Old Mill Furniture.

Doris is survived by her sons, Brian (Terri) Stevenson of Eaton Rapids and Brady (Ann) Stevenson of Lansing; grandchildren, Kyle (Brooke) Stevenson of Eaton Rapids, Lindsay (Calach) Peters of Eaton Rapids, Kate (Brendan) Nordstrom of Texas and Ben Stevenson of Minn.; great granddaughters, Emma and Hailey Stevenson. Doris was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and siblings, Olen, Orris, Elsie, and Kern.

Graveside services were held in Evergreen Cemetery in Ransom, Mich. at 11 am on Friday, September 11, 2020. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to Griffith United Methodist Church, 9537 S. Clinton Trail or the Eaton Rapids Medical Center Foundation,  1500 S. Main St., Eaton Rapids. Arrangements were entrusted to the Mills Funeral Home, Shelly-Odell Chapel in Eaton Rapids. Please visit our website to place online condolences at millsfuneral.com.