Doris Jean Beukema

Doris Jean Beukema obituary

Doris Jean Beukema

Doris Beukema Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Lake Funeral Home - Saranac on Jul. 30, 2025.

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Doris Jean Beukema, age 95 of Saranac, MI passed away on June 29th, 2025, at Green Acres of Lowell. She was born July 13th, 1929, the daughter of Robert and Thelma (Wells) Week in Ionia, MI. Doris was wedded to Bob Beukema on October 9th of 1948. She was a homemaker, and worked with Bob for 30 years in the milk hauling business.
Doris enjoyed collecting frogs and is lovingly referred to as "Grandma Da" by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by husband Bob, parents, Robert and Thelma, brother Jack Weeks and sister Vivian Lott.
Doris will be greatly missed by children Teri (Andrew) Hill of Wheaton, IL, Linda Beukema of Lowell, grandchildren Jennifer Hill, Jesse (Olga) Hill, Jordan (Melissa) Hill, great-grandchildren David Hill, Samuel Hill, Christian Hill, Elizabeth Hill, Neva Hill, Lucy Hill and Margo Hill, as well as many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.
The family asks that anyone wishing to honor the memory of Doris, should do something nice for someone as she would.
Doris will be buried at the Saranac Cemetery next to her husband Bob.
Online condolences may be made at www.lakefuneralhomes.com
Arrangements in care of Lake Funeral Homes.

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