Dora A. VanBlaricom — UPDATED
Dora A. VanBlaricom, 77, Plymouth, passed away in her home surrounded by her family at 8:10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 17, 2016.
Dora was born in Plymouth May 13, 1939 to Cecil and Anges (Luse) Dixon.
On Nov. 24, 1955 in Plymouth, Dora became the wife of Raymond P. VanBlaricom Sr. He would precede her in death on Oct. 11, 2013.
A caring housewife and devoted mother, Dora and Ray raised their four children. She enjoyed traveling, and loved spending time with her family and grandchildren. Dora was a member of the House of the Lord in Plymouth, where she would volunteer to do yard work.
She is survived by her three children: Ray VanBlaricom Jr. of Plymouth; Donald VanBlaricom of Plymouth; Pamela L. (Kevin) Fleck of Lapaz; 21 grandchildren and 39 great grandchildren; siblings; Richard Dixon, Joyce Arndt, Jim and Amy Dixon.
Dora was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son; Jeffrey A. VanBlaricom Sr.; grandchildren; Jeffrey A. VanBlaricom Jr. and April Dawn Boyd; siblings, Jack Dixon, Joe Dixon, and Sandra Miller.
Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19 in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 North Michigan Street, Plymouth.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m.Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016 in the funeral home, with Pastor Stephen Patrick officiating.
Burial will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery.
Memorial contributions can be made to the family, Center for Hospice Care 112 South Center Street, Plymouth, IN 46563, or to the Community Church of God, 601 South Michigan Street, LaPaz, IN 46537.