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Doris Bratcher

May 24, 1923 — July 5, 2008

Doris Bratcher

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Doris M. Bratcher, 85, of Bridgman, formerly of South Bend, passed away at Jordan's Nursing Home on Saturday, July 5, 2008.

Doris was born May 24, 1923, in South Bend to the late Sophie and Waldo E. Bridget. She graduated from Washington Clay High School in 1942 and was united in marriage to C. Dale Bratcher on November 11, 1945, upon his return from serving in England during WWII. Doris worked for Bendix Corporation during WWII and retired from Valley Lea Dairies in 1985. In 2002 she moved to Bridgman where she attended Woodland Shores Baptist Church. She recently became a resident at Jordan's Nursing Home where she received exceptional care and support from their staff as well as from Hospice at Home.
Facts Born: May 24, 1923
Place of Birth: South Bend, Indiana
Death: July 5, 2008
Place of Death: Bridgman, Michigan
Survived By her daughter, Debra L. Meeks (Robert) of Harbert; her son, Dennis D. Bratcher (Marsha) of Page, Arizona; two grandsons – Andrew R. Meeks (Jenny), of Naperville, Illinois and Dennis D. Bratcher Jr. (Robin) of Fountain Hills, Arizona; and two great-grandsons – Emerson D. Bratcher and Charles R. Meeks. Preceded in Death By her husband, Dale; and sister, Lucille
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