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Peggy Ann Bazuin of Cadillac and Tustin, passed from this life to the next on July 19, 2024, following complications from a stroke. She was 67.

Peggy was born on July 15, 1957, in Grand Rapids, to Harold and Ruth (Boven) Bazuin. She graduated from McBain High School in 1975 and worked briefly at St. John’s Furniture in Cadillac. In 1976, Peggy married her high school sweetheart, Mark Dore, at the Highland Christian Reformed Church in Marion. They brought three children into the world together: William, Jessica, and Leeta. Peggy and Mark divorced after 20 years of marriage.

Peggy returned to the workforce, ultimately becoming an insurance agent in Marion and later in Cadillac. She retired a few years ago.
Peggy loved to quilt; quilting retreats were a highlight of her later years, both for the crafting and for the fellowship with other quilters. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and found them quite entertaining. Peggy also loved to sing, including as a member of Praise 9, and enjoyed reconnecting with cousins at Boven and Bazuin family reunions.

Peggy is survived by her children: Bill Dore, Jes (Fitz) Fitzgerald; and Leeta Dore, who held her mother’s hand as she met her Lord and Savior. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Piper (Dennis) Beals; Tristan & Logen Dore; Johannah, Elizabeth, Isaiah, Elisha, & Nathan Fitzgerald; her great grandson: Jaxon Beals; her mother: Ruth; her siblings: Kathy Warren (who was at Peggy’s side the last two weeks), Dan Bazuin, Mary Beth Hill, & Doug (Michael) Schiazza; her boyfriend: Howard Schultz; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father, Harold, and her brothers-in-law, Bill Warren & Steve Hill.

A Celebration of Life visitation will take place on Sunday, July 28 from 2 to 5pm, at the Burkholder Family Funeral Home in McBain. Memorial contributions can be made out to St. Jude's Children's Hospital. The Burkholder Family Funeral Home in McBain is handling the arrangements. Thoughts and prayers can be expressed by visiting the online obituary at burkholderfamilyfuneralhome.com