Dorothy Cassiday

presence of her Lord and Savior. Dorothy and her husband Devon were long time

residents of Oscoda, Michigan, having recently moved to Holland Michigan to be nearer

to family. Dorothy was born April, 23 1935 to the late Paul T and Vestah Wallace in

Gladwin, Michigan. She and Devon were married August 22, 1952 after Devon’s

discharge from the United States Navy, he having served in the Pacific Theater during

WWII. Dorothy received her High School diploma from Harrison High in 1953 and

attended Central Michigan University.

Dorothy was a dedicated homemaker and a consummate wife, mother, grandmother and

great grandmother. Devon and Dorothy were charter members of Oscoda Baptist Church

and long time members of Calvary Baptist Church in Mikado, Michigan. She was an

amazing seamstress and a passionate gardener. Her painted ceramic figures are cherished

in the homes of every member of her family.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Eldon and Larry Wallace and a

sister Bulah Brunner. She is survived by her husband Devon, sister Virginia (Ron)

Procunier of Mt Morris, MI, brother Dale (Ruby) Wallace of Gladwin, MI sister Bertha

(Keith) Ranville of Coleman, MI, Sons Alan (Laura) of Holland, MI and Gary (Kileen)

Cassiday of Tallahassee, FL, Daughters Linda (Mike) Leisher of Titusville, PA and Lois

(Bill) Basinger of Flushing, MI, as well as 11 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.

A memorial and celebration of Dorothy’s life will be held Saturday, May 25th , 12 noon at

Calvary Baptist Church (2853 Co Hwy F-30, Mikado, MI 48745). A luncheon will

follow.