Dorothy J. Holman

Dorothy Jane Holman  Age 95, a longtime resident of Northville, formerly of Livonia, passed away September 3, 2016. She was born March 10, 1921 in Southfield, Michigan; daughter of Edward and Clara (nee Fleischauer) Hooper. She was united in marriage to Joseph Holman on April 15, 1939; they spent many loving years together.  Dorothy was born during the Depression Era which made life difficult for her; however it taught her valuable life lessons that she was able to pass on to her family. At a young age she chose to leave school and provide for her family. She worked hard, met her husband, and raised her family. Keeping ahead of the times, she experienced everything from home-birth to the feminist movement of teaching herself how to make cabinets for the house. Dorothy made her house a home.  Dorothy was a very dedicated and strong mother. Not only did she work as a seamstress at Laphams clothing store but she made exceptional clothing for her family. She was an active member of the VFW Post 4012 Auxiliary and the National League of POW/MIA Families because of the tragedy she experienced with her son Jerry, who served in the US Navy as a pilot during the Vietnam War. She loved to try new things and there was never a limit of what she would try; she snorkeled in Hawaii, snow skied, roller skated, and went bowling. Dorothy was a self-taught artist who enjoyed pottery and painting. She was a sensible, kind, and loving matriarch who was truly admired by family and friends.  Dorothy is survived by her children, David (Judy) Holman, Chris (Louise) Holman, Steve (Karen) Holman, and Mary Jo (Jim) Blasius; her brother John Hooper; her grandchildren, Allyson (Jeremy) Robinson, Andrew (Ashlee) Holman, Aaron (Michaela Kerrissey) Holman, Jason (Julie) Holman, James (Lisa) Holman, Christina (William) Mimikos, Alexis (Stefan) Kurek, Michael Blasius, James Blasius, Jaclyn Blasius, Joseph Blasius, and Alexandra Blasius; and her great grandchildren, Audrey, Cooper, Alexander, Danielle, Paige, Matilda, Elliott, Liam, and Rowan. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and her son Jerry.  A memorial gathering will be held Wednesday, October 12, 2016 from 2pm until 5pm at the Northville Community Center, 303 West Main Street, Northville. Memorial contributions would be appreciated to the Salvation Army, 9451 South Main Street, Plymouth, MI 48170.