Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Nelson, Joan Jane September 24, 2020 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/mi/mifiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Patricia Currigan currigan1932@comcast.net August 21, 2021, 4:37 pm Ionia Shopper's Guide-Sat. Sept. 26, 2020 NELSON Joan Jean Nelson, age 89, of Ionia, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2020. Joan was born on March 11, 1931, the daughter of J.H. and Mildred (North) Higbee in St. Johns. On January 16, 1954, Joan married the love of her life, Earl. She enjoyed reading, gardening and growing anything. Joan was a lover of animals. She was a teacher for many years and was active with the retired teachers and State employee retirement services. Joan is survived by her children, Michael (Roxanne) Nelson of Ionia and Denise (Kenneth) Peabody of Ionia; grandchildren, Kevin (Christine) Peabdy, Kimberly (Bruce) Hoeksema and Karen (Scott) Leak; great-grandchildren, Ashley Reisbig, Justin Leak, Lindsey Leak and Kevin Hoeksema. She is preceded in death by her husband Earl; brother, Jack Higbee; and sister-in-law, Phyllis Higbee. Funeral services will be held 1 PM Monday, September 28, at Shiloh Community Church with Rev. Kenneth Harger officiating. Visitation will be 1-3 PM Sunday at Lake Funeral Home in Ionia. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ionia County Animal Shelter. Online Condolences can be made at www.lakefuneralhomes.com File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/mi/ionia/obits/n/nelson40779nob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/mifiles/ File size: 1.8 Kb