Eleanor DeCator

Eleanor J. DeCator, age 91, of Lowell, passed away peacefully on March 25^th, 2020. Eleanor was born on January 4^th, 1929 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She was the devoted wife of World War II Veteran Darl L. DeCator for 63 years. Eleanor was a loving mother and grandmother, skilled homemaker and an avid crafter who enjoyed sewing and quilting. Eleanor was preceded in death by her husband, as well as her sons, Denny and Dean DeCator; siblings, Edith Hondorp, Don Hondorp, Robert Hondorp, Edward Hondorp, Anne Burger and Harriet Thompson.  Her heritage lives on through her son, Drake (Lesley) DeCator of Florida, DeLyn (Billy) Goforth of Washington and Don DeCatur also of Washington state; grandchildren, Darl (Jill), Dina, Ellie, Reid, Connor, Kayla and Hailey; great-grandchildren, Devin (Kyle), Cassandra (Rocky), Maria, Olivia, Isaac and Alexis; and great-great grandchildren, Willet, Greta, Zaden, Taven, Savannah, Trae and Arianna. A memorial service will be held at the 1^st Presbyterian Church of Gaylord, Michigan this summer when travel restrictions have been lifted. “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” – Matthew 5:4