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Dorothy Vangor Obituary
Age 76, died Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at Arbor Hospice in Ann Arbor. She was born September 23, 1935 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the daughter of Byford J. and Lois F. (Smith) Speer. Dorothy graduated from Chelsea High School in 1953. She worked for Rockwell Spring (while still in High School), University of Michigan Hospital, King Seeley, and then for Chrysler for 35 years, retiring in August of 1992. She enjoyed bowling, and traveled with the "Grandma's Club" from Chrysler. She married Samuel E. Vangor on July 23, 1983, and he survives. Other survivors include two sons, Larry Sweet of Chelsea, Jeff (Bonnie) Sweet of Stockbridge; four step-daughters, Bonnie Chase, Vicki (Rob) Wagner, Debbie (Jeff) Frank, Terrie (Mike) Gillenwaters; three brothers, Gary, Bill (Diane), and Jack Speer; a sister, Barbra (Don) Fritz; 13 grandchildren; and two great-grandsons. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Jim Speer; two sisters: Dianne Rose, Judy Palmer; and an infant son Randy. A memorial service will be held be held Saturday, July 7, 11:00 am at Cole Funeral Chapel, Chelsea, with Pastor Steven L. Kincer officiating. Burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery, Chelsea. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association or Arbor Hospice.
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Memories and Condolences
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Franklin Schneider
June 23, 2019
The years have not dimmed the warm and fond memories I have of Dorothy. She remains a beautiful light in my life. We graduated from high school as number 3 and 4 in our class in 1953. We renained life long friends and had a reunion in Alabama later in life. My prayers and thoughts go with her even as the years pass but the memories do not fade. Franklin Richard Schneider
July 4, 2012
I have known Dorothy since high school. I always admired her work to keep the 1953 class informed. She will be greatly missed. I regarded her as a true and good friend. Richard Schneider, Hyderabad, India
July 2, 2012
TO DORTHY'S FAMILY,SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS OF DOROTHY,SHE WAS A VERY NICE PERSON,NOW SHE CAN REST IN PEACE AND NOT SUFFER BREATHING. LOVE GARY AND LINDA FULLER
June 30, 2012
Vicki&Rob, I am sorry for you loss!! My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Pam/Rob Raciti, Saline
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