Dorothy
Ely
Zimmer
April 17, 1921 - March 17, 2009
Born in Janesville, WI
Resided in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Dorothy was a former resident of Bloomfield Hills and Birmingham.
She was a graduate of Madison West High School in Wisconsin where she excelled in academics and creative arts. She was a member of Tri Delta Sorority at the University of Wisconsin where she graduated with a bachelor's degree in journalism and advertising. She received a bachelor's degree in education from Wayne State University.
A former advertising manager and executive, Dorothy was one of the youngest and the first female member of the Milwaukee Press Club.
She was also a former elementary teacher for the Farmington public school system teaching at Fairview Elementary School.
She was an active member of the DAR and Dames of Magna Carta. Dorothy also belonged to the Heugenot Society and the American Association of University Women.
Dorothy also enjoyed genealogy, travel, sailing, painting, Bridge and playing the piano and organ. She was also a "wicked Ping-Pong player" and former putting champion.
Beloved wife for 63 years of Commander David W. Zimmer, US Navy, retired. Dear mother of David R. (Donna), Stephen E. (Susan), Dr. John W. (Naywon) and Thomas A. (Patrice). Grandmother of Amy, Kristen, Julie, Jennifer, Andrew, Matthew, Scott, Michael, Zachary, Trevor and great grandson Alexander.
Family will receive friends at A.J. Desmond & Sons (Vasu, Rodgers & Connell Chapel), 32515 Woodward Ave. (btwn 13-14 Mile) Friday 5-8p.m.
Funeral service Saturday 10:30a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 1669 W. Maple Rd., Birmingham, MI 48009. Visitation begins at church 10a.m.
In lieu of flowers memorial tributes to First Presbyterian Church or the Piety Hill Chapter, National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR), P.O. Box 285, Birmingham, MI 48012-0285
She was a graduate of Madison West High School in Wisconsin where she excelled in academics and creative arts. She was a member of Tri Delta Sorority at the University of Wisconsin where she graduated with a bachelor's degree in journalism and advertising. She received a bachelor's degree in education from Wayne State University.
A former advertising manager and executive, Dorothy was one of the youngest and the first female member of the Milwaukee Press Club.
She was also a former elementary teacher for the Farmington public school system teaching at Fairview Elementary School.
She was an active member of the DAR and Dames of Magna Carta. Dorothy also belonged to the Heugenot Society and the American Association of University Women.
Dorothy also enjoyed genealogy, travel, sailing, painting, Bridge and playing the piano and organ. She was also a "wicked Ping-Pong player" and former putting champion.
Beloved wife for 63 years of Commander David W. Zimmer, US Navy, retired. Dear mother of David R. (Donna), Stephen E. (Susan), Dr. John W. (Naywon) and Thomas A. (Patrice). Grandmother of Amy, Kristen, Julie, Jennifer, Andrew, Matthew, Scott, Michael, Zachary, Trevor and great grandson Alexander.
Family will receive friends at A.J. Desmond & Sons (Vasu, Rodgers & Connell Chapel), 32515 Woodward Ave. (btwn 13-14 Mile) Friday 5-8p.m.
Funeral service Saturday 10:30a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 1669 W. Maple Rd., Birmingham, MI 48009. Visitation begins at church 10a.m.
In lieu of flowers memorial tributes to First Presbyterian Church or the Piety Hill Chapter, National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR), P.O. Box 285, Birmingham, MI 48012-0285
Cemetery
Acacia Park Cemetery
31300 Southfield Road
Beverly Hills, MI US 48025
Beverly Hills, MI US 48025
Visitation
A.J. Desmond & Sons (Vasu, Rodgers & Connell Chapel)
32515 Woodward Ave.
Royal Oak, MI US 48073
Royal Oak, MI US 48073
Service
First Presbyterian Church
1669 West Maple
Birmingham, MI US 48009
Birmingham, MI US 48009
First Presbyterian Church
1669 W. Maple Rd.
Birmingham, MI US 48009
Birmingham, MI US 48009
Piety Hill Chapter - NSDAR (Daughters of the American Revolution)
P.O. Box 285
Birmingham, MI US 48012-0285
Birmingham, MI US 48012-0285
