Doloris Ann Draveski Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Doloris Ann Draveski (Moran), entered eternal life on September 20, 2019. She was born May 18, 1929 to Doris and Virginia Westbrook but was adopted by her beloved grandfather Andrew Moran (a proud Policeman). At the age of 16, Doloris found herself alone in the world but she was helped by her cousin Marie, who got her a job as a telephone operator with the phone company. Ever ambitious, she asked to become a supervisor early on and became a success. Doloris met the love of her life, Frank Draveski, while at a restaurant with her girlfriends. Frank, a handsome local trumpet player in a big band, leaned over after noticing a friendship ring on her ring finger and asked if she was married. Their romance quickly bloomed as Doloris recalled “I knew he was the one right away!” She was married at age 19 (Frank being 21) and they built a life together for nearly 60 years until his passing in 2006. Doloris was a classy lady always taking great pride in the was she presented herself and in treating others with love, kindness and respect. Taking care of her home, husband and raising her family was her most important source of pride and she was a great cook. Together with Frank they raised three children; Dan (Michelle), Diane and the late David. She loved gardening and once had over 80 “could be” prize winning roses. She loved going to movies and seeing romantic comedies or mini-series. A favorite was “Gone with the wind”. Doloris was a catholic and was devoted and comforted by the Virgin Mary, whom she believed watched over her with Jesus. She took great care and love in raising her children and always made each feel cherished and special. She enjoyed decorating her home and collecting Waterford, Fenton, Royal Dalton and quilts. Her and Frank always had fun times at Frank’s work parties, playing billiards, or playing cards with their best friends; Evelyn and Fred Adams or local neighbors; plus putting music on and dancing the night away, of course with her favorite partner, Frank. On dates they would snuggle under a Gazebo and waltz or dance the Polka fast at weddings. She loved music! She was great at the stock market and loved current events. She took great joy in reading books to her children, which was always important to her. Her daughter inherited her love of books. Doloris and Frank owned a cottage on Lake Holloway in Davison for nearly 50 years and subsequently built a home on the other side of their beloved lake and retired there. You could often find them boating and zipping around on the property on their tour bus, also known as, the golf cart. Their Lake was their dream come true and they felt it was “Heaven on Earth.” Doloris enjoyed living with her loving daughter for 12 years after Frank’s passing. They had great fun being best friends. After a fall, Doloris spent the last year of her life being cared for and loved by her Lakeshore Foster family. Their love and support will always be remembered in prayer. Our beloved mama will be missed forever. A special thanks goes to Henry Ford Macomb Hospice Care Team. Visitation for Doloris will be on Friday, Sept. 27, 2019 from 2-8 pm with a rosary 7 pm at Wasik Funeral Home, Inc. 49150 Schoenherr Rd. (N. of 22 Mile Rd.) Shelby Twp. Instate Saturday, Sept. 29, 2019 from 9 am until 9:30 Funeral Mass at St. Michael Catholic Community 41555 Hayes Rd. (Sterling Heights) Interment will be at St. John Cemetery in Davison, Michigan. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family @ www.wasikfuneralhome.com

Doloris Ann Draveski

May 18, 1929 - September 20, 2019