Dorothy Jean Barton, 96, of Coldwater passed away
Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at her home while under hospice care.
In following Dorothy’s wishes, cremation has taken
place. A celebration of life will take place Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at
11:00 AM at the First Baptist Church in Coldwater with Pastor David Pierce
officiating.
The family will receive friends, prior to the service, beginning
at 10:00 AM at the church.
Cremation services have been provided by Dutcher
Funeral Home.
Dorothy was born September 23, 1923 to L.D. and Vera
(Faulk) Wood in Kalamazoo. She graduated high school and then took some college
courses before taking a position with the State Home in Coldwater as an
activity therapist. After 30 plus years, Dorothy retired in 1984.
In 1967, she married
Irvin “Chud” Barton. He preceded her in death in 1977.
Dorothy was a woman of strong faith and a very active
member of the First Baptist Church in Coldwater. She was very involved in doing
volunteer work, especially with Meals on Wheels and at the Burnside Senior
Center. In 1999, Dorothy was awarded with the Book of Golden Deeds by the
Coldwater Noon Exchange club for her selfless giving and hours of hard work in
Branch County.
She also enjoyed spending time quilting, sewing, and doing
ceramic work. Dorothy really liked lake living, being able to look out on the
water and enjoy a good cup of coffee. Dorothy’s true joy in life was spending
time with her family, especially her grand and great grandchildren.
Dorothy is survived by her daughter Martha (Monte)
Petrosoff of Coldwater; her granddaughter Lisa (Dan) Vukmirovich; her step
grandchildren Robin (Steve) Guerra, Scott Barton; her grand daughter-in-law
Cheryl Blansit; her great grandchildren Naomi Blansit, Anna Vukmirovich, Helen
Blansit, Sophia Vukmirovich, Mae Blansit; her step great grandchildren Hanna,
Olivia, and Alex, and Gabriel.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her
husband Chud; her step mom Minta Wood-Kinter; her grandson Brian Blansit; her
sister Maxine Wood-Ullom; her step-brother Neil Weatherell; and her step-son
Allen Barton.
Memorials may be directed to First Baptist Church
Memorial Fund.
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