Dorothy Ann Cruickshank

Dorothy Ann Cruickshank, age 79, of Cedarville, Michigan died on Thursday, August 28, 2014 at Mackinac Straits Hospital in St. Ignace, Michigan. She was born May 7, 1935 in Clark Township, Michigan, to August Leonard “Leo” and Ellen “Mae” (Lindberg) Gustafson. Dorothy grew up in Cedarville, graduated from Cedarville High School, and then attended Bay City Business School. Upon finishing college, she returned to Cedarville and began working at the Limestone Quarry. While working, she met Raymond James Cruickshank and they were married June 4, 1955 at the Pickford Presbyterian Church. The couple made their home in Cedarville and raised three children. In 1970, Dorothy started working as a secretary at the Les Cheneaux Community Schools and worked there until her retirement. Recently, Dorothy has enjoyed volunteering at the school. Many community children will remember taking 4-H classes from Dorothy. She was active at the Senior Dinners. Before Ray’s passing, they spent their winter months in Florida. She enjoyed gardening, quilting, and embroidery. Dorothy was a caregiver to many family members and friends. She was a very gracious and thoughtful woman. Dorothy is survived by two daughters, Marcie Shiels of Alanson, Michigan, and Joyce Cruickshank of Cedarville; son and daughter-in-law, Bruce and Tammy Cruickshank of Cedarville; three grandchildren, Nicholas Buddy-Lee Shiels, Coryell (Matt) Rader, and Courtney (Sam) Altmaier; sister, Mildred (Robert) Fountain of Port Charlotte, Florida, and sister-in-law, Bunny Gustafson of Gowen, Michigan. Dorothy also leaves behind a large faithful fellowship family. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Ray; son-in-law, J. Michael Shiels; and brother, Richard Gustafson. Services will be held Tuesday, September 2, at R. Galer Funeral Home, 24549 S. M-129 in Pickford, Michigan. Visitation will be held from 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. The funeral service will begin at 1:00 P.M. with Greg Harger conducting the service. Burial will be in Cedar Cemetery in Cedarville. Memorial contributions may be made to: Les Cheneaux Community Schools, P.O. Box 366; Les Cheneaux Community Library, P.O. Box 99; Les Cheneaux Historical Museum, P.O. Box 301; or The Great Lakes Boat Building School, 465 S. Meridian Road; all in Cedarville, MI 49719.

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Dorothy Ann Cruickshank

May 7, 1935 - August 28, 2014