Dorothy "Dotty" May (Pattin) Everett

Dorothy "Dotty" May (Pattin) Everett, a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2025, at the age of 83. She was born on April 25, 1941, in Lakewood, Ohio, to the late Dr. Howard S. and Harriett V. (Sandford) Pattin. After graduating from Lakewood High School in 1959, she attended Muskingum University and earned her degree in education. Dotty moved to Midland to start her career as a teacher, shaping young minds with patience and care. Shortly afterwards, she met Robert "Bob" Lindsay Everett and then married on February 18, 1967 in Lakewood, Ohio. They recently celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary, a testament to their enduring love and partnership. Together, they built a life filled with family and shared endeavors. Dotty was a dedicated mother to her daughters, Susan (Paul) Kramer and Jill (Jonathan) Fine. She cherished her grandchildren, Timothy Kramer, Jason and Julia Fine, who brought immense joy to her life. Dotty also managed a fun-loving household and supported Bob while he worked long hours at Everett Carpet Company.

A woman of faith and service, Dotty was a longtime member of Memorial Presbyterian Church and donated many hours helping with church functions. She enjoyed supporting others through organizations such as Easter Seals, Kiwanis, Muscular Dystrophy, Girl Scouts and Men of Music. As an admirer of music, Dotty played the violin then mainly piano and was a patron of the Center for the Arts especially enjoying Symphony, musicals and Midland Concert Band. Also, she was active in basketball as a student and then bowling, cross country skiing, golf, walking nature trails and riding a toboggan and her classic three speed Schwinn. Travel for Dotty was simply relaxing "up north" with Bob, reading, playing Rummikub and doing crossword puzzles along the shores of Lake Huron. Her artistic hand made for perfect penmanship even in those little squares and her crafty intellect could fix anything especially if it involved duct tape. Dementia may have stolen a lot from Dotty's creative mind but not her sense of humor which rang throughout her lifetime and right up until her passing.

Dotty's memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at Memorial Presbyterian Church, 1310 Ashman St. Midland, MI 48640. Rev. Dr. Wallace H. Mayton III will officiate with burial to follow in Midland City Cemetery. Visitation will be at the Wilson Miller Funeral Home, 4210 N. Saginaw Rd. Midland, MI 48640 on Friday, March 7th from 4:00 – 6:00 pm and at the church from 10:00 am until the time of service. Those wishing to donate in Dotty's name may consider Dow Gardens or Memorial Presbyterian Church and toast her life by raising a cone of mint chip ice cream.