Doris Marie Pruitt

Pruitt, Doris Marie PRUITT:  Doris Marie Pruitt (McDermid) passed away peacefully on August 27, 2012 in Grand Haven.  She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana in 1920 to Virgil and Clara McDermid.  She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Ralph; her daughter-in-law, Debbie; and all of her siblings.  Her faithful love will continue to support her children, Diane Steggerda, Ron and Shelly Pruitt.  Also left to cherish her memory are her grandchildren and their families including 14 great grandhcildren:  Jeff (Karen) Steggerda, Todd (Trish) Steggerda, Jenna (Jeff) Lovejoy, Susanne Steggerda, RJ (Lori) Pruitt, Melissa (Tim) Hoover, Amanda (Todd) Gallahar, Monica (Ross) Korneolje, and Robbie (Niki) Chase.  She is also survived by her wonderful friend and sister-in-law, Betty McDermid, and many nieces, nephews and cousins.  Doris was a smiling, welcoming friend to all.  She spread her infectious joy through music, dancing, her church choir, clown ministry, and many church activities.  After moving to Michigan in the 1950’s, she was a part of the Burton Heights Baptist Church, and later her second home was the Grandville United Methodist Church.  She was a tireless and a fun-loving volunteer at the Grandville Senior Center and a past president of the Ladies Literary Club of Grandville.  But most important to her were keeping her friends and family happy.  Memorial services will be held 11 am on Wednesday at Grandville United Methodist Church, 3140 Wilson, Grandville with Rev. Tom Pier Fitzgerald and Rev. Jerry Toshalis officiating.    Relatives and friends may meet the family from 2-6 pm on Tuesday at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home, (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Drive. A private family graveside service will be held Tuesday evening at Grandville Cemetery.  Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Grandville United Methodist Church Organ Fund.