Dorothea A. Quick, 93, of Midland, formerly of Cass City, died Sunday, September 28, 2014 in King's Daughters Home, Midland. She was born August 10, 1921 in Gagetown to Arthur and Edna (Wood) Clara. She married Basil W. Quick May 23, 1941 in Cass City. He died December 23, 1992.
Dorothea graduated from Cass City High School in 1938. She graduated from Tuscola County Normal in 1939 and completed her education at Central Michigan University in 1965. Dorothea taught at rural schools in Huron and Tuscola County. She retired from Cass City School District in 1980 and continued her desire for community service by volunteering in the high school library. Dorothea enjoyed reading, music, gardening, antiques, gems and minerals and she enjoyed watching the birds. She and her family were grateful for the wonderful care Dorothea received from the people at King's Daughters Home.
Dorothea is survived by her daughter, Judy Zak of Midland; grandson, David (Lindy) Zak of Midland; great grandsons: Easton and Landon; many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her son-in-law, Bob Zak; infant brother; brother, Arthur Clara; sister, Jean Reid.
Private family services held in Kranz Funeral Home, Cass City with Rev. Jackie Roe of Cass City United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will be in Elkland Township Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the King's Daughters Home in Midland. Family and friends may share memories, prayers and stories with the family at www.kranzfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by
Kranz Funeral Home, Cass City, Michigan
Debra L. Kranz, 989-872-2195
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