Mildred "Mickey" Jeanne Dora

It is with saddened hearts that we announce the passing of Mildred (Mickey) Dora on May 2, 2023. Mickey was the 12th in a line of 14 children born May 9, 1930 to Ben and Minnie Ruiter. Mickey was employed by the VanZylen Lumber Co. as a bookkeeper and retired from GHAPS where she started as a playground monitor and then in food service until her retirement in 1992.

Mickey was happily married on January 7, 1955 to her husband of 64 years, John Dora, who preceded her in death on Sept 24, 2019. Mickey is survived by their two sons Michael (Mike) & Liza Dora and David (Dave) & Tammera Harmsen-Dora and brothers Ken and Harry Ruiter. Sisters Selma Boot, Pauline Sikkenga, Alice Ruiter, Dorothy Holstege, Kathryn Ruiter, Ruth Anderson, Kathryn Madsen and brothers Gerald, Bernard, Clarence, and Robert predeceased her.

Mickey loved to spend time with her retired food service ladies for breakfasts and Bingo friends on Mondays and Wednesdays. She enjoyed attending her church and had a strong church family. She loved and enjoyed her grandchildren Jonathon (Brandi) Dora, Logan and Brendon Harmsen and great-grandchildren Brody, Declan and Sullivan Dora and attended as many of the concerts and sporting events as possible to watch them. She always had a smile, hug and a treat of small candy bars to hand out. She also enjoyed her walks in the summer with her friend Nancy.

Mickey was a devoted Tigers, Lions, Red Wings and U of M fan and never missed a game either on the television or radio. She also enjoyed attending the GHBucs football games for many years.

A celebration of life will be held at St. John's Lutheran Church, 527 Taylor Ave., Grand Haven, on Friday, May 19 at 2pm with visitation 1 hour prior. Memorial contributions may be made to the church.