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DOCK - John William 82, former director of the State University of Buffalo Alumni Association, died of Congestive Heart Failure August 7, 2012 in Indianapolis, IN. Born in Detroit, MI and educated in its public schools, he graduated in 1952 from Michigan State University with a degree in Journalism. While at M.S.U., Dock was a member of the Theta Chi fraternity. Following service in the U.S. Army (discharged with the rank of first lieutenant), he began a career in public relations starting with Consumers Power Company in Jackson, MI; the Michigan Trucking Assn. in Lansing and Michigan State University as Editor of the alumni magazine. He was active in several civic and professional organizations in Michigan. Dock came to Buffalo in 1970 as Alumni Editor at the University of Buffalo. He was a member of the M.S.U. Alumni of Western New York, the Sigma Delta Chi Society of Professional Journalists, the Blue and White Club, the Town of Amherst Republican Party Committee and Tan Tara Golf Club. He was also an Elder of North Presbyterian Church in Williamsville, NY. In retirement, he and his wife Marilyn (Taylor) of 58 years, enjoyed traveling, especially to visit their children in Michigan and Indiana. They spent winters at their Vero Beach, FL condominium. In addition to golf and travel, Dock became involved in painting (oils and acrylics). He avidly followed the fortunes of college and professional teams, especially University of Buffalo, Michigan State and the Detroit Tigers. Survivors include his son William Dock (Shauna) of East Lansing, MI, daughter Diane Karski (William) and two grandchildren, Brian and Megan, of Indianapolis, IN. Bill was preceded in death by his beloved wife Marilyn. A Memorial Service will be held at North Presbyterian Church in Williamsville, NY on Saturday, September 8 at 10:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the American Heart Assn. or the Bill Dock Memorial Fund at the University of Buffalo at University at Buffalo Foundation Inc., Box 900, Buffalo, NY 14226-0900. Web: www.ubfoundation.buffalo.edu. Arrangements were entrusted to FLANNER AND BUCHANAN-OAKLAWN and condolences may be shared online at www.flannerbuchanan.com.
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Please accept our upmost sympathy. I grieve with you and will hold you in our prayers. Tom & Debbie Pope
September 7, 2012
William and Diane: So sorry did not fill out our names on message of condolence below.
Dick & Betty Mitchell
August 22, 2012
To: The families of William and Diane: Our sincerest condolences. We feel so sad that their final connection to our lives in Buffalo at the University and here in Florida have ended. Marilyn was a great bridge player and Bill a marvelous golfer! In addition, they were just very nice people who loved each other and their families. We will always treasure knowing them. After 56 years of loving marriage, they are together again in heaven. May they rest in peace.
August 22, 2012
many great memories of Bill from UB days. my sympathies to his family. Jack latona
August 21, 2012
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
American Heart Association
August 19, 2012
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