Doris Mae Thomas

Mrs. Doris Mae Thomas, age 84, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2017. She was born in Grand Haven, Michigan on December 19, 1932 to Merton & Florence (Payne) Buckner and served her country as a WAC in the US Army during the Korean War where she met the love of her life. She married Jesse Thomas on March 15, 1952. SURVIVORS Son, Mike (Shirley) Thomas of Clifford MI; daughters, Ella (DuWayne) Purkiss of Atlanta MI; Florence (Rocky) McPherson of Grand Haven; 11 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren; brother, Jack (Ruth) Buckner of Grand Haven; sister, Vera Sutton of Grand Haven; many nieces & nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse and brother-in-law, Chuck Sutton. SERVICE Thursday, January 19, 2017, 11:30 am with visitation one hour prior to the service at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 18975 168th Ave, Spring Lake. MEMORIAL: Alzheimer's Association.