James Lee "Jim" Doerr

James "Jim" Lee Doerr of Caro, age 65, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at his home. Jim was born October 29, 1953 in Cass City, the son of the late Jack and Irene (Guinther) Doerr. He was united in marriage with the former Brenda Kay Vollmar on June 23, 1979 at St. Pancratius Catholic Church in Cass City. Jim was employed as the activity director at the Tuscola County Medical Care Community for twenty-seven years, created the "Tree of Life" at the entrance to the facility, and eventually retired from Medilodge in Cass City. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, and enjoyed sewing, his flower gardens and collecting crocks for his flowers, fishing, when he could, feeding "his" birds and taking care of "his" cat. Jim is survived by his loving wife of forty years, Brenda Doerr of Caro; one daughter Sadie Garza, and her husband, Andrew, of Caro; three grandchildren, Willow Grace, Magglio Wesson, and Harrlo Victoria, all of Caro; and one brother, Michael Doerr of Bay Port. In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by one son, Levi Doerr. A time of remembrance will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 21, 2019 at the Ransford Collon Funeral Home in Caro with Pastor Arnold Burger leading the service. The family will be present to receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday from 1:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorial contributions to the James Lee Doerr Family Discretionary Fund, c/o Brenda Doerr, 205 West Sherman Street, Caro, MI 48723. Visitation Information Date: Sunday, July 21, 2019 Time: 1:00 pm End Time: 7:00 pm Ransford Collon Funeral Home Address: 989-673-2175 | Map The family will be present to receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday from 1:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Service Information Date: Sunday, July 21, 2019 Time: 7:00 pm Ransford Collon Funeral Home Address: 989-673-2175 | Map A time of remembrance will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 21, 2019 at the Ransford Collon Funeral Home in Caro with Pastor Arnold Burger leading the service.