Evelyn Doerflinger

Evelyn Doerflinger (nee List) passed away on September 8, 2017 in Sterling Heights with her family by her side at the age of 88. She was born on June 5, 1929 to Philip and Amanda List in Detroit, Michigan. Evelyn was the youngest of three children, joining her brothers Glenn and Gerry. The List family instilled the importance of Jesus Christ in their lives from a young age. They belonged to Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Detroit, Michigan, where she was very active in the church. She went to Denby High School in Detroit, Michigan where she graduated high school in 1947. Even though they had known each other their whole lives, belonging to the same church and high school, Evelyn started dating the love of her life, Kenneth Doerflinger in 1952. On November 5, 1955, they married each other in Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church. In 1957, they welcomed their first child into their life, Tom. In 1959, they added a second child to their family, a daughter, Karen. In 1960, they completed their family with the addition of Nancy. Evelyn was a secretary to the principal at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church and School throughout her children's education years. Evelyn's children thoroughly enjoyed spending time with her. She always knew how to brighten their days with smiles and laughter. While some of those days were made by slight misadventures on Evelyn's part, her children look at those times as some of their favorite memories. Evelyn also enjoyed spending time with her 10 grandchildren, and always tried to make time for each of them. Whether she went to a school function or sporting events, she always liked to spend time with her family. Her two great-grandchildren were extremely special to her as well. With all of her family, there was nothing Evelyn looked forward to more that the multiple trips each year that were taken to their family cottage in Higgins Lake. With all of her family by her side, and on the lake, Evelyn had her piece of heaven on earth. Evelyn will be remembered for her positive attitude, great sense of humor, and her love for her family. Evelyn leaves behind her beloved husband of almost 62 years, Kenneth; her loving children Tom (Nancy), Karen (Ken) Wonsowicz, and Nancy (Joe) Burke; her cherished grandchildren Tom, Matt, Steve, Jake, Tyler, Connor, Shane, Chelsea, Devon, and McKenzie; her dear great-grandchildren Lillyanna and Charley Rose; and the family dog, Buffy. Evelyn is now in Heaven with her parents, her brothers and their wives Glenn (Thelma) and Gerry (Johanna) List. Evelyn's family would like to extend a special thank you to Henry Ford Hospice, and especially Patty, the nurse that took such great care of Evelyn and her family during this difficult time. Evelyn's family will receive friends at the Wm. Sullivan and Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Road, (3 blocks East of Van Dyke), Utica on Monday, September 11, from 2:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. A funeral service will be Tuesday, September 12 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 45160 Van Dyke, Utica with a visitation from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m. Memorial contributions can be made to the Trinity Lutheran Foundation, or donors choice of charity. Please share a memory at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com.

Evelyn Doerflinger

June 5, 1929 - September 8, 2017