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Joan VanDyke

October 15, 1934 — December 22, 2024

Joan VanDyke

Joan Mae VanDyke went to be with the Lord on December 22, 2024. Joan was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend. 

Joan was born October 15, 1934, in Otsego, Michigan to Walter and Nora (French) Webster. She grew up attending Otsego Schools, graduating in 1952. Joan was active in the prom committee, jr. play committee, minstrels and chorus.  She was also a scholar student.  

After graduating, she worked for Kalamazoo Stationary where she met Norm. The two hit it off and started dating. They were married on December 21, 1954, while Norm was on leave from the Army. After his service, they settled down in Otsego and later moved to Cooper Township. They had two children, Pam and Mark.

Joan loved the outdoors. She loved to watch birds, and she became a master gardener. Her hobbies included sewing, crouching and quilting. She and Norm volunteered at her church taking care of the grounds using their talents to make Twin Lakes Reformed Church beautiful.

She loved to entertain, especially having the family over on holidays. Joan was the glue that held the family together.

Joan is survived by her children: Mark VanDyke and Pam (Randy) Beach; grandchildren: Joe Cripe, Sam (Jenna) VanDyke and Gabe VanDyke as well as one great grandson, Nate Cripe. She is also survived by her niece and nephew, Teresa Hageman and Ron (Tammy) Hageman. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Norm, and her sister Shirley Hageman.

A visitation is planned for Thursday, January 2, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. with a service following at 11:00 a.m. at the Avink, McCowen & Secord Funeral home; 5975 Lovers Lane, Portage, MI 49002.

While visiting Joan’s memory page at www.amsfuneralhomes.com, please sign the guestbook or leave a memory for the family. Memorial donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.

 

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Visitation

Thursday, January 2, 2025

10:00 - 11:00 am (Eastern time)

Avink, McCowen & Secord Funeral home

5975 Lovers Lane, Portage, MI 49002

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Funeral Service

Thursday, January 2, 2025

Starts at 11:00 am (Eastern time)

Avink, McCowen & Secord Funeral home

5975 Lovers Lane, Portage, MI 49002

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