Doris Ann Lake

Doris Ann Lake, 93, formerly of Sault Ste. Marie, passed away after a short illness, Wednesday, June 27, 2018, in Saginaw. Doris Ann was born in Fort Dodge, Iowa on August 23, 1924, the daughter of Daniel and Mable (Rogness) Groat. She graduated from Fort Dodge High School in 1942. On October 3, 1943, she married Abraham N. Lake. He predeceased her after 63 years of marriage. She transformed from a city girl to an amazing farm wife in Lake Orion, MI and then in 1971, Abe and Ann moved to a beautiful home along the St. Mary's River in the Upper Peninsula. Lovingly referred to as Ann Lake, she had the gift of hospitality. She enjoyed singing praises to her Lord, directing a choir at Rosedale Community Church, teaching a children's Bible class, participating on the Missionary Committee, preparing communion, and serving as a church treasurer. Doris Ann had a heart for many charities. At Lake Orion Baptist Church she directed the children's church program. She enjoyed gardening, canning, bowling on a women's league until last year, walked the Mackinaw Bridge at the age of 88 with her son, daughter, son in law and grandson. She enjoyed a cruise to Alaska and an Ohio River cruise with friends. She made The Best Wild Huckleberry Pie! She enjoyed time with family, at Annual Lake Reunions, weekend visits, and Florida time with her daughter Gail and son-in-law Dave Hudnut. She is survived by her brothers Freeman Groat of LaVergne, TN and Myron (Joann) Groat of Fort Dodge, IA, a son Craig (Sally) Lake of Brimley, MI and daughters Gail (Dave) Hudnut of Holt, MI, and Carol (Gary) Leser of Saginaw, MI. Also surviving are four Grandchildren: Abe (Tracie) Beatty of Oxford, MI, Karen (Shakel) Sherman of Las Vegas, NV, Daniel (Leah) Segura of Midland, MI, Michael (Carrie) Leser of Royal Oak, MI and seven Great Grandchildren: Zachary and Brenden Beatty, Madeline Ream, Aria, Elijah, and Audra Segura, Oliver Leser. A celebration of Doris Ann's life will be held at C.S. Mulder Funeral Home in Sault Ste. Marie, MI on Friday, July 6th at 11 am, Officiated by Pastor Lon Mohr of Rosedale Community Church. Friends and family may visit Thursday evening from 5 until 7 pm or 10 am Friday. She will be interred at Oaklawn Chapel Gardens. A luncheon will follow at Bruce Township Hall. Expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, may be made to Rosedale Community Church.

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Doris Ann Lake

August 23, 1924 - June 27, 2018