Dorothy Mae Eskew, age 83, of Grandville passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 20, 2018. She was born on May 3, 1935, in Negaunee, Michigan. After graduating from St. Paul’s High School, Dorothy joined the Marine Corp where she met and married DeWayne Eskew. She worked at Kelvinator for 30 years, drove heavy equipment (excavating) for a short time, worked at Muller Furniture as a maintenance mechanic and also worked as a custodian at GVSU where she retired as a boiler engineer. She was the only female boiler engineer in Kent County at the time. Dorothy was preceded in death by her son, Anthony and many of her beloved pets. She is survived by her granddaughter, Crystal Eskew; her friends; and her dog. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday, November 26, 2018, at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville), 4145 Chicago Drive SW, with Deacon Jeff Burns presiding. Interment Grandville Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family Monday from 1-2 p.m. at the funeral home prior to the service. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to a no kill animal shelter of your choice.

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November 27, 2018 6:23am
To Dorothy's friends and family, I want to convey my deepest sympathy to you in your loss of a dear friend. May God bless and comfort you as you grieve. We will miss her contagious laugh.

- Julie Palinski Mesman

November 26, 2018 3:14pm
We have had our differences over the years but in my heart you will always be my Aunt Dorothy. She can finally find peace and comfort with her sister Florence, grandmother Exzilda Pleau as well as her parents, son Tony and her many pets she had during her lifetime. We are sad to see you go but her pain has finally gone away. May God bless and keep you in you final resting place.

- CATHY WILLEY

November 26, 2018 8:51am
So sorry for the loss of Aunt Dorothy. May she finally be at peace with Grandma Florence and Cousin Tony.

- Stephanie Willey

November 23, 2018 1:49pm
I have known Dorthy for years. I lived two houses from her. I became closer to Dorthy when I became friends with her son Tony. She was a very friendly person. she loved her animals. Dorthy was a very strong independent lady. She is now happy hugging her son Tony in Heaven. I will miss her as I miss Tony. May they both rest in peace.

- Amy Witucki




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