Joan Demaray, age 58, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 7, 2020 at her home.
Joan was an administrative assistant for 40 years for Haworth where she utilized her bachelor’s degree in business from Davenport University. Volunteering at Great Lakes Lighthouse Association and the Grand Rapids Symphony were both a priority to her, and she was a member of Life Change Community Church. She enjoyed serving on mission trips, traveling, gardening, and going to antique tractor shows with her mother. She will be dearly missed.
Joan was preceded in death by her father, Cecil Demaray, in 2013 and her grandparents; Forbes (Bertha) Ryno, LD (Lois) Demaray, and step-grandmother, Anna Demaray
She is survived by her mother, Betty Demaray; brother, Jeff Demaray; brother, Jesse and Stacy Demaray; niece and nephews, Jennifer, James, Jake, Zack, Ryan; her aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Visitation with the family is planned for 12:30-2:00 pm on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at Life Change Community Church, 3014 Newell St., Dorr, MI 49323. Masks will be required.
Funeral services to start at 2:00 pm the same day with Rev. Steve Jones officiating. The funeral service will be recorded and available to be seen on Facebook or on the website of Langeland Sterenberg Yntema Funeral Home.
Burial to take place in Burnips Cemetery.
Memorial contributions in Joan’s honor may be given to Great Lakes Lighthouse Keepers Assoc. PO Box 219, Mackinaw City, MI 49701or Life Change Community Church.
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