Doris Jean Mulder passed away at the age of 88 on Thursday, October 19, 2017 at Hazel Findlay Country Manor in St. Johns. Doris was born in Owosso on January 13, 1929 the daughter of Frank and Ruby (Johns) Schneider. As the depression and WWII sat in Doris left high school to go to work at Redmond's in Owosso where women began making parts for the air planes. This is where she met Richard J. Mulder. They married on March 22, 1947 in Ovid. With a love for land and animals they began a life of farming and raised a family. Later she worked at American Records and as a care giver.
Doris is survived by her children, Diane Aldrich, David (Kris) Mulder and Rick (Ardith) Mulder all of Ovid.
Grandchildren, Jamie, Shelby, Annett, Stacy (Adam) and Andrea along with great grandchildren who were especially loved with all her heart. Brother Vern (Pat) Schneider of Sheridan, MI and sister, Elaine (Jerry) Hodges of Bushnell, Fl. Brother-in-law, Donald Mulder of Ovid. sister-in-law Donna Schneider of Summer Set and many nieces and nephews.
Doris was preceded in death by her husband Richard in 2009, brother Lee Schneider, sister Dorothy Thompson, son-in-law, Jim Aldrich, nephew Dale Mulder and brothers and sisters in law.
Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at the Ovid United Methodist Church on Monday, October 30, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Rob Nystrom officiating. Burial will follow at Middlebury Cemetery. The family will receive friends an hour prior to the service at 11:00A.M. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ovid Senior Center Lunches, 131 W. Front St., Ovid, MI 48866 or the charity of the donor's choice. The family is being served by Keck-Coleman Funeral Home, St. Johns.

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