Paul
Paul D. Doxey
Paul passed away Monday, January 12, 2015 at his home in Otsego.
He was born June 6, 1936 in Kalamazoo, the son of Clarence and Tillie (Slater) Doxey. For 24 years he was employed with Eaton Corporation and since 1978 he owned and operated Quality Products in Plainwell. In his leisure time Paul enjoyed fishing and hunting, spending time in the U.P with family and friends at the cabin, snowmobiling, camping, gardening, stock car racing, traveling, playing board games and the Wii with grandchildren and great-grandchildren, using his computer and enjoying his pets. On August 1, 1955 in Kalamazoo he married Shirley Morts, who survives.
Also surviving are his children, Dorian (Ruth Beldon) Doxey, Debbie (John) Vist and Michael (Dion Adams) Doxey; six grandchildren, Lisa (Steve) Shelton, Ryan (Kari) Vist, Pete Doxey, Dillon (fiancee Brittany) Doxey, Jake (fiancee Tayler) Doxey and Jonathan Beldon; four great-grandchildren, Kaylee and Zack Vist, Sydney and Taylor Shelton; a brother, Jim (Ruth) Doxey; sister, Marian Doxey; sisters-in-law, Joan Doxey and Norma Cox; brother-in-law, Phil Groth; daughters-in-law, Judy Doxey and Amy Kurzmann; several nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death were his parents; an infant son, Donald Garrett; and a brother, Clare Doxey.
Friends may visit with Paul’s family from 6 to 8 P.M. Thursday at the Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego where a funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, celebrant Bill Rose officiating. Burial will follow at Mountain Home Cemetery.
Contributions in memory of Paul may be made to
Wings of Hope Hospice
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Debra Hartman Hartwell
January 14, 2015 at 3:55 pm
Debbie & Dorian I am very sorry to hear about your dad passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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Russ Councell
January 14, 2015 at 4:54 pm
To all the doxey family so sorry for you loss. I just remember back at the hores show was very nice to have known him as a friend
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Brad Fisher
January 14, 2015 at 4:54 pm
I am sorry for your loss and I pray for you to have strength. I am sorry I can not attend the visitation as I have a previous engagement. But I will be thinking of you all.
Brad
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Bob Mason
January 14, 2015 at 5:11 pm
Paul was a great friend, and will be missed very much! He will always be remembered as if he were a family member to me.
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Tammy Lutes
January 14, 2015 at 6:12 pm
I grew up just down the road from Paul and his family. His wife, Shirley, was my bus driver when I was a kid. His daughter, Debbie, used to babysit my brother and I. Our families rode snowmobiles together and camped together. We were very close and shared many wonderful memories. Paul was a true friend. Even as my own mom and dad’s health failed in their later years, he visited them faithfully in the nursing home. He’d even sneak my dad in a “beer” occasionally! I will be forever grateful to him for his kindness. Paul appeared a little gruff but he had a mischievous smile and was a teddy bear at heart. May he rest in peace. I send my sincere condolences to Shirley, Dorian, Debbie and Mike. You will all always hold a special place in my heart!
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Steve & Sally Laws
January 14, 2015 at 8:58 pm
Shirley, Dorian, Mike and the Doxey family sorry for your loss. Paul was a great guy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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Rick Powers
January 14, 2015 at 10:40 pm
Shirley, Dorian , Debbie , Mike and the entire , Doxey family , our hearts and prayers will be with you during your time of grief , may God give you the strength to ease your pain .May the memories of Paul in all of our lives provide that lingering smile we are needing during this difficult time , God bless your entire family
Love always the Powers family
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Tom & Linda Hovey
January 15, 2015 at 7:33 am
Doxey family so sorry for your loss. May your happy times and memories carry you through. I remember him coming through the woods, to Dory and Judy’ s, with his dog. Peace be with you all.
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Wendy Yutzy
January 15, 2015 at 8:38 am
Dorian & Family: I am so sorry for your loss I’m sending prayers your way. I hope as you go through this process of remembering your father and grieving his loss, that you can find some peace in knowing that he is in a much better place. Dorian – I miss you and hope to see you soon!
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Dylan Amy Cassidy and Gavyn Steele
January 15, 2015 at 8:40 am
Debbie, John, Ryan, Kari, Lisa and family and Kids~ Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time may God be with you all to comfort you and give you strength! If there is anything you need please let us know ! Thinking of you and many prayers ! Love The Steele’s
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Lisa D. Madrid
January 15, 2015 at 9:17 am
Family of Paul Doxey
I am very sorry for the loss of your love one. Paul was always so good to me and my family. He let my kids work with him around the house when they were small never complaining that they were bothering him. Tommy and Kelly John loved him so much and the minute they would wake up they would eat and get dressed and say Mom were going down to Mr. Doxeys he needs our help working on the boat and around the house. I would just laugh and say I am sure he needs your help.
Shirley this is a special message to you. I love you very much and you have always been so good to us and I will never be able to thank you for your kindness you have showed and if and when you ever need to talk just give me a call I will be there for you.
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Jennings and Nancy Heilig
January 15, 2015 at 10:48 am
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and family.
we appreciate all the wonderful service we received as we purchased several campers from your company.
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Stephenie Tebo Klingler
January 15, 2015 at 11:52 am
Deb and family: So very sorry to learn that your dad passed away. Losing a parent is difficult, but I pay that your memories will comfort you a as your mourn your dad’s passing. Many hugs to you all.
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ruth groves
January 15, 2015 at 12:03 pm
Dorian,
I was sorry to hear that you lost your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this sad time.
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Al & Jan Claxton
January 15, 2015 at 12:59 pm
We send our thoughts and prayers to your family Shirley in this time of sorrow. The Jayganders will always remember our gathering for the 30th Jaygander Club Celebration when Paul & you shared in our celebration. Please know if any of us can be of help to you in any way, we are just a phone call away. May God give you comfort in His loving arms.
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Paul and Shelley Simons
January 15, 2015 at 2:36 pm
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Doxey family. We remember the many events we shared with you and will greatly miss Paul. We hope you can comfort each other in this time of great sorrow.
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Mario & Glenda Mendoza
January 15, 2015 at 3:01 pm
Glenda and I are so sorry for you loss. Paul was sure a Gem. He always treated all of us with his special smile, and with something funny to make our day (even when I buried my car in the mud trying to park it next to his travel trailer on the open field at the Toledo Speedway). RIP my friend.
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Heidi Arndt
January 16, 2015 at 6:47 am
So sorry to hear about Paul Doxey passing. Keeping your family in thought and prayer during this difficult time. God bless and keep you.
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Wanda Fisher Valler
January 16, 2015 at 10:38 am
Dorian, Debbie and Michael, so sorry to hear about the passing of your father.
I just want to let you know that you are in my prayers and thoughts.
He is now in a place of peace.
Sending my love to all of you as well as your mother.
Wanda
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Kim and Diane Bonner
January 16, 2015 at 11:07 am
Shirley, Mike and Dorian,
So sorry to hear about your Dad. We never met him, but he sounds like he was a great guy.We’re sure he will be missed and our prayers are with you and your families.
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Mary Ann (Edgerly) Norton
January 16, 2015 at 1:09 pm
So sorry to hear of Paul passing. My thoughts & Prayers are with the whole family. We had many good times snowmobiling with Paul. He will be greatly missed. Sorry I could not make the funeral as I have
had surgery on my foot & is very difficult at this time getting around.
God Bless and keep all of you.
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Joyce Sheldon
January 16, 2015 at 9:22 pm
Shirley, Debbie and Doxey family so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
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He was born June 6, 1936 in Kalamazoo, the son of Clarence and Tillie (Slater) Doxey. For 24 years he was employed with Eaton Corporation and since 1978 he owned and operated Quality Products in Plainwell. In his leisure time Paul enjoyed fishing and hunting, spending time in the U.P with family and friends at the cabin, snowmobiling, camping, gardening, stock car racing, traveling, playing board games and the Wii with grandchildren and great-grandchildren, using his computer and enjoying his pets. On August 1, 1955 in Kalamazoo he married Shirley Morts, who survives.
Also surviving are his children, Dorian (Ruth Beldon) Doxey, Debbie (John) Vist and Michael (Dion Adams) Doxey; six grandchildren, Lisa (Steve) Shelton, Ryan (Kari) Vist, Pete Doxey, Dillon (fiancee Brittany) Doxey, Jake (fiancee Tayler) Doxey and Jonathan Beldon; four great-grandchildren, Kaylee and Zack Vist, Sydney and Taylor Shelton; a brother, Jim (Ruth) Doxey; sister, Marian Doxey; sisters-in-law, Joan Doxey and Norma Cox; brother-in-law, Phil Groth; daughters-in-law, Judy Doxey and Amy Kurzmann; several nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death were his parents; an infant son, Donald Garrett; and a brother, Clare Doxey.
Friends may visit with Paul’s family from 6 to 8 P.M. Thursday at the Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego where a funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, celebrant Bill Rose officiating. Burial will follow at Mountain Home Cemetery.
Contributions in memory of Paul may be made to
Wings of Hope Hospice
or the charity of your choice.
Messages of condolence may be posted at www.
WinkelFuneralHome
.com
Offer Condolence for the family of Paul D. Doxey
Condolence Messages
Debra Hartman Hartwell
January 14, 2015 at 3:55 pm
Debbie & Dorian I am very sorry to hear about your dad passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Reply
Russ Councell
January 14, 2015 at 4:54 pm
To all the doxey family so sorry for you loss. I just remember back at the hores show was very nice to have known him as a friend
Reply
Brad Fisher
January 14, 2015 at 4:54 pm
I am sorry for your loss and I pray for you to have strength. I am sorry I can not attend the visitation as I have a previous engagement. But I will be thinking of you all.
Brad
Reply
Bob Mason
January 14, 2015 at 5:11 pm
Paul was a great friend, and will be missed very much! He will always be remembered as if he were a family member to me.
Reply
Tammy Lutes
January 14, 2015 at 6:12 pm
I grew up just down the road from Paul and his family. His wife, Shirley, was my bus driver when I was a kid. His daughter, Debbie, used to babysit my brother and I. Our families rode snowmobiles together and camped together. We were very close and shared many wonderful memories. Paul was a true friend. Even as my own mom and dad’s health failed in their later years, he visited them faithfully in the nursing home. He’d even sneak my dad in a “beer” occasionally! I will be forever grateful to him for his kindness. Paul appeared a little gruff but he had a mischievous smile and was a teddy bear at heart. May he rest in peace. I send my sincere condolences to Shirley, Dorian, Debbie and Mike. You will all always hold a special place in my heart!
Reply
Steve & Sally Laws
January 14, 2015 at 8:58 pm
Shirley, Dorian, Mike and the Doxey family sorry for your loss. Paul was a great guy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Reply
Rick Powers
January 14, 2015 at 10:40 pm
Shirley, Dorian , Debbie , Mike and the entire , Doxey family , our hearts and prayers will be with you during your time of grief , may God give you the strength to ease your pain .May the memories of Paul in all of our lives provide that lingering smile we are needing during this difficult time , God bless your entire family
Love always the Powers family
Reply
Tom & Linda Hovey
January 15, 2015 at 7:33 am
Doxey family so sorry for your loss. May your happy times and memories carry you through. I remember him coming through the woods, to Dory and Judy’ s, with his dog. Peace be with you all.
Reply
Wendy Yutzy
January 15, 2015 at 8:38 am
Dorian & Family: I am so sorry for your loss I’m sending prayers your way. I hope as you go through this process of remembering your father and grieving his loss, that you can find some peace in knowing that he is in a much better place. Dorian – I miss you and hope to see you soon!
Reply
Dylan Amy Cassidy and Gavyn Steele
January 15, 2015 at 8:40 am
Debbie, John, Ryan, Kari, Lisa and family and Kids~ Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time may God be with you all to comfort you and give you strength! If there is anything you need please let us know ! Thinking of you and many prayers ! Love The Steele’s
Reply
Lisa D. Madrid
January 15, 2015 at 9:17 am
Family of Paul Doxey
I am very sorry for the loss of your love one. Paul was always so good to me and my family. He let my kids work with him around the house when they were small never complaining that they were bothering him. Tommy and Kelly John loved him so much and the minute they would wake up they would eat and get dressed and say Mom were going down to Mr. Doxeys he needs our help working on the boat and around the house. I would just laugh and say I am sure he needs your help.
Shirley this is a special message to you. I love you very much and you have always been so good to us and I will never be able to thank you for your kindness you have showed and if and when you ever need to talk just give me a call I will be there for you.
Reply
Jennings and Nancy Heilig
January 15, 2015 at 10:48 am
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and family.
we appreciate all the wonderful service we received as we purchased several campers from your company.
Reply
Stephenie Tebo Klingler
January 15, 2015 at 11:52 am
Deb and family: So very sorry to learn that your dad passed away. Losing a parent is difficult, but I pay that your memories will comfort you a as your mourn your dad’s passing. Many hugs to you all.
Reply
ruth groves
January 15, 2015 at 12:03 pm
Dorian,
I was sorry to hear that you lost your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this sad time.
Reply
Al & Jan Claxton
January 15, 2015 at 12:59 pm
We send our thoughts and prayers to your family Shirley in this time of sorrow. The Jayganders will always remember our gathering for the 30th Jaygander Club Celebration when Paul & you shared in our celebration. Please know if any of us can be of help to you in any way, we are just a phone call away. May God give you comfort in His loving arms.
Reply
Paul and Shelley Simons
January 15, 2015 at 2:36 pm
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Doxey family. We remember the many events we shared with you and will greatly miss Paul. We hope you can comfort each other in this time of great sorrow.
Reply
Mario & Glenda Mendoza
January 15, 2015 at 3:01 pm
Glenda and I are so sorry for you loss. Paul was sure a Gem. He always treated all of us with his special smile, and with something funny to make our day (even when I buried my car in the mud trying to park it next to his travel trailer on the open field at the Toledo Speedway). RIP my friend.
Reply
Heidi Arndt
January 16, 2015 at 6:47 am
So sorry to hear about Paul Doxey passing. Keeping your family in thought and prayer during this difficult time. God bless and keep you.
Reply
Wanda Fisher Valler
January 16, 2015 at 10:38 am
Dorian, Debbie and Michael, so sorry to hear about the passing of your father.
I just want to let you know that you are in my prayers and thoughts.
He is now in a place of peace.
Sending my love to all of you as well as your mother.
Wanda
Reply
Kim and Diane Bonner
January 16, 2015 at 11:07 am
Shirley, Mike and Dorian,
So sorry to hear about your Dad. We never met him, but he sounds like he was a great guy.We’re sure he will be missed and our prayers are with you and your families.
Reply
Mary Ann (Edgerly) Norton
January 16, 2015 at 1:09 pm
So sorry to hear of Paul passing. My thoughts & Prayers are with the whole family. We had many good times snowmobiling with Paul. He will be greatly missed. Sorry I could not make the funeral as I have
had surgery on my foot & is very difficult at this time getting around.
God Bless and keep all of you.
Reply
Joyce Sheldon
January 16, 2015 at 9:22 pm
Shirley, Debbie and Doxey family so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Reply
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