Dolores Jean Van Meter age 92 of Manistee, died Friday, March 13, 2020 at the Manistee County Medical Care Facility. She was born on November 4, 1927 in Comstock Park, Michigan and was the daughter of the late Roscoe and Florence (Lee) Bawkey. Dolores married Wesley John Van Meter on February 8, 1947 in Comstock Park, Michigan. He preceded her in death on June 27, 1991.

Dolores loved to spend time with her family and friends; she also enjoyed traveling, painting and listening to music.

She is survived by three daughters and son in-laws, Peggy and Jim VanTassal of Wellston, Sandra and Richard Flowers of Cayman Island, Wisconsin and Debra Schuelke of Buckley, six grandchildren and ten great grandchildren and her special friend Nancy Coates.

Dolores was also preceded in death by her husband Wesley Van Meter, her sons John Van Meter and Gary Van Meter, her mother Florence (Lee) Platte and her father, Roscoe Bawkey.

According to her wishes cremation has taken place and there will be no service planned at this time. Burial will take place next to her husband Wesley Van Meter at the Grandville Cemetery in Grandville, Michigan.

The Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee, Michigan is in charge of funeral arrangements.