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Dorcas Harris Obituary
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Dorcas E. (Beckett) "Pinky" Harris, 90, a lifelong Battle Creek resident, died at The Legacy at The Oaks at NorthPointe Woods on Sunday, July 19, 2015.
Dorcas was born June 27, 1925 in Battle Creek the daughter of Clyde E. and Ruth E. (Wemple) Beckett. She was a 1943 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School. During high school she worked for her aunt and uncle, Myrtle & Francis Greensmith at Greensmith Florist and she continued to help them during busy holidays for years.
Dorcas was united in marriage to John H. "Jack" Harris, Jr. on March 15, 1952. Dorcas was preceded in death by her husband, Jack on May 22, 1983. Surviving are two sons, John H. (Diane) Harris, III of Toledo, Ohio, Thomas L. (Tammi) Harris of Battle Creek; two grandchildren, John H. Harris IV and Meredith E. Harris; two nieces and several nephews.
In addition to her husband, Dorcas was also preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Clarisse R. Beckett; and two brothers, Fred A. Beckett and Louis C. Beckett.
Dorcas' parents were founding members of Trinity Lutheran Church, where she was baptized, confirmed and attended all of her life. She was a care giver to many of the elderly at the church. She was a member of the Dorcas church circle and a local sorority. Dorcas was a great wife, mother and grandmother. She was a PTA member, a Cub Scout Den mother; and the ham sandwich lady to the sports teams on which her sons competed and to M.S.U. tailgaters. She was a Hidden Bearcat, an award given to Battle Creek Central wrestling supporters. Dorcas was a high school and college wrestling supporter, surrogate parent to teammates and friends of her sons; and an avid Detroit Tigers fan.
She was a flower enthusiast, wrote the Ostomy Club newsletter and was active in the club. Dorcas helped organize her Battle Creek Central High School class reunions. She was a member of the Needle Work Guild and helped at The Charitable Union. She was a member of a local Birthday Club. Dorcas enjoyed golfing and was a member of Marywood Country Club.
Friends will be received at Farley Estes Dowdle Funeral Home & Cremation Care 4:00-7:00 p.m. today, Tuesday, July 21, 2015. Funeral services will be officiated by Pastor Kjersten Priddy at the funeral home 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 22, 2015. Committal and interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church.
Personal messages for the family may be placed at www.farleyestesdowdle.com.
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for Dorcas Harris
Wendy Rominger
July 20, 2020
You are missed.
carol vernia
July 22, 2015
I was given the privilege of doing Dorcas ' hair while she resided at Legacy, until I retired. She was a lovely
Lady and my life is richer for having known her.
July 22, 2015
Dorcus was the first person to greet us when we came to Trinity. A gracious lady who always had a kind word for everyone. Our send love and sympathy to her family and friends.
Peter and Betty Crowe
Dave Eddy
July 21, 2015
What a lovely person, kind and gentle and always with a wonderful smile. Rest In Peace Dorcas.
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July 21, 2015
Aunt Pinkie and Uncle Jack were my God parents. She gave me my first teddy bear. Although a bit worse for wear, he still sits on my pillow on my bed to this day. He will be 68 at Christmas. She and my mother made a couple of trips to Kalkaska to spend time with us when we were serving the Kalkaska UMC, and to see the sights - she was a delight to be with - so pleasant and sweet, and a woman of great faith. Before one of those Kalkaska trips, Aunt Pinkie had spent considerable time helping to care for a mutual friend, Margaret (Cluckey) Jordan. She would slip up and call my mother Margaret instead of Marilyn. So we dubbed her Pinkie Dink. From then on, that is how I addressed her cards and notes, and how she signed the things she sent to me. And even though I was only 4 at the time, I have vivid memories of their wedding reception at the Hart Hotel - my mother was a bridesmaid. And I loved going to Greensmith's as a teen-ager to see her working. Uncle Jack called me his "Stick in the Mud," but somehow, I always knew that if something happened to my parents, Aunt Pinkie would always take care of me.
My prayers go out to John and Tom and families at this time. Cherish your memories. I will miss her and all the memories made over the years with her and your family. With love, Sue (Susie Taylor) Wolfe
Jean Smith
July 21, 2015
I knew Dorcas while visiting my aunt at NorthPointe. She was such a delightful and caring lady and will be greatly missed.
Karen Burleson
July 21, 2015
What a fabulous lady! Dorcas has been such a wonderful friend to our family and will be remembered by many, many great memories. Our birthday card exchange kept us in touch for over 20 years. Prayers and blessings to John, Tom, and their families.
July 21, 2015
So sorry for your loss. Dorcas will be missed by all her Trinity Family. She was a bright smiling face every Sunday.
The Walentowski Family
July 21, 2015
To my very best friend for so many years, and many good memories. Mary Noah Vanderwall
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