Pastor Dorothy P. Finger "Dottie"

Our beloved mother Dottie passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at McLaren Bay Region at the age of 91. She was born on January 25, 1934 in Washington DC to the late Hugh and Dorothy (Lambert) Provine. She was a traveling Pastor for many years and had a heart of gold. She liked watching the Gameshow Network, doing word search puzzles and playing games on her tablet. Dottie was a people person, always laughing, funny, witty and loving. She also loved spending time with her family and loved them all so very much.

She is survived by her children, Linda S. Oliver, Retired CW04 Michael E. (Pat) Hansen, Kathleen D. (Jeff) Young, Cynthia M. Campos, Anne L. Mierzwa, Heidi M. (Steve) Shaw, Steven A. Hansen, Deborah Hudson, Terry Finger and Greg Finger; grandchildren, Stephanie, Carl, Alicia, Johnny, Michael, Michelle, Jennifer, James, Kiara and Isabella, who was named after her grandmother; many great grandchildren, several great-great grandchildren; sister, Josephine Carroll and many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her Husband, Bishop Howard E. Finger, her silver fox; grandson, Elijah Shaw; granddaughter, Janetta Holmes; Brother, Hugh (Bracky) Provine; sister, Barbara Bradberry and son-in-law, Bernard (Buddy) Mierzwa.

In honoring the wishes of Dottie, cremation has taken place and no services are being planned at this time. Memorial contributions may be made in Dottie’s name to the Bay County Humane Society.