Vera Irene Dust
Vera Irene Dust, 85, of Manistee, passed away Sunday, Oct. 21, at Bortz Health Care, surrounded by her family. Vera was born into a large family of nine siblings, on April 21, 1927, to the late Harry and Sadie (McKee) McClellan in Custer.
On Jan. 12, 1946, Vera married Elmer Dust. Elmer was a friend from childhood. They were married over 52 years. She and Elmer began a venture, owning and running Dusty's Market near Fountain. Vera never sat idle, raising kids, helping in the store, and working around the house. She enjoyed the outdoors, working in the garden and knitting. She spent many winters in Zephyrhills, Florida, but loved returning to be by her family.
Vera is survived by her children, Dennis and Hazel Dust of Milford, Michigan, Diana and Mike Doriot of Traverse City, and Gregg and Laura Dust, of Manistee; by her grandchildren, Scott and Robyn Doriot, Jaime Doriot, Sarah and Lisa Dust, Scott and Shari Mosher, Dave and Jan Mosher; and great-grandchildren, Kelton Doriot, Lauren, Lyndsay, and Madison Mosher. Vera was preceded in death by her husband Elmer; her parents; and all her brothers; and sisters.
Per Vera's wishes, cremation has taken place, and no services will be held. Please share thoughts with the family at www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com The family is being served by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Ludington Daily News
October 24, 2012.
Vera Irene Dust
Vera Irene Dust, 85, of Manistee, passed away Sunday, Oct. 21, at Bortz Health Care, surrounded by her family. Vera was born into a large family of nine siblings, on April 21, 1927, to the late Harry and Sadie (McKee) McClellan in Custer.
On Jan. 12, 1946, Vera married Elmer Dust. Elmer was a friend from childhood. They were married over 52 years. She and Elmer began a venture, owning and running Dusty's Market near Fountain. Vera never sat idle, raising kids, helping in the store, and working around the house. She enjoyed the outdoors, working in the garden and knitting. She spent many winters in Zephyrhills, Florida, but loved returning to be by her family.
Vera is survived by her children, Dennis and Hazel Dust of Milford, Michigan, Diana and Mike Doriot of Traverse City, and Gregg and Laura Dust, of Manistee; by her grandchildren, Scott and Robyn Doriot, Jaime Doriot, Sarah and Lisa Dust, Scott and Shari Mosher, Dave and Jan Mosher; and great-grandchildren, Kelton Doriot, Lauren, Lyndsay, and Madison Mosher. Vera was preceded in death by her husband Elmer; her parents; and all her brothers; and sisters.
Per Vera's wishes, cremation has taken place, and no services will be held. Please share thoughts with the family at www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com The family is being served by Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Ludington Daily News
October 24, 2012.
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