Kern County CA Obituary Project Obituaries.....DuMoulin Michel, Josiane Blance March 6, 2005
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The Tehachapi News 
Josiane Blance Michel
Nov. 19, 1935 – March 6, 2005

Josiane Blance Michel was born in Menin, Belgium. She grew up during the World 
War II German occupation and met her first husband, Marcel DuMoulin, at the 
age of 17.

She moved to America, where she lived in Southern California and got married 
and started a family. Josiane learned English but always spoke with a heavy 
accent, even though she always insisted that she had none.

Josiane was a wonderful mother, wife and friend, often inviting those over for 
the holidays who had no family, always making them feel like part of her own.

Josiane became part of the Coast Guard Auxiliary and volunteered for Hospice, 
always trying to make others feel good, no matter how bad things seemed to be.

After a divorce, Josiane remarried several years later and moved to Tehachapi 
where she lived 14-1/2 years with James Michel, touching many lives.

Josiane was diagnosed with breast cancer 12 years ago. Even though she was in 
pain, she tried to never show it and always had a positive outlook on life.

She again became a volunteer for Hospice and helped out with Meals on Wheels, 
making many new friends and helping others where she could.

After losing her second husband, James Michel in 2003, she moved to Arizona 
where she was cared for and loved by not only her son and his wife, but 
neighbors and acquaintances whose lives will forever be touched by her warmth, 
caring and humor.

Josiane is survived by her son, Roger DuMoulin and wife Emilie, four 
grandchildren and her adopted sons Pat, Phil and Mike Delbar, and her beloved 
dog Samson.

Josiane will never really be gone because those that have known her will 
forever remember her as a caring woman, wife, mother and friend. And that love 
she gave will never fade from their hearts.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Josiane’s name to Hospice of the 
Valley, Attn. Dobson Home, 1510 E. Flowers St., Phoenix, AZ 85014.


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