1924
Joan
2010
Joan M. Sinclair
March 30, 1924 — February 21, 2010
SINCLAIR, Mrs. Joan M.
Of Kalamazoo Joan passed away peacefully, February 21, 2010 at her home following a long illness. She was born March 30, 1924 in Litchfield, Minnesota, the daughter of Floyd and Gertrude Klein Rothlisberger. Joan and her family moved to Kalamazoo when she was 3 years old. She attended Parkwood-Upjohn Elementary School, Vine Street Junior High School, and the old Central High School. In eleventh grade English class, she met the love of her life, John Sinclair. After surviving a long separation during World War II, they were married on July 20, 1946. They moved to Ypsilanti, MI where Joan taught first grade, while John attended the University of Michigan Dental School. After his graduation, they returned to Kalamazoo to raise their family. Joan was a charter member of Kalamazoo First United Methodist Church, where she was involved in Anna Circle. She was a member of the Kalamazoo Dental Auxiliary. She enjoyed playing tennis with her friends, shopping, the Kalamazoo Garden Club, and was totally devoted to her husband, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Joan was happiest when she was spending time with them. There are many happy memories of family vacations and celebrations together. She gave her family strong traditional values and she will be greatly missed by all who know her. Surviving are her husband of 63 years, Dr. John Sinclair; her children, Susan Gene Haulenbeek and Dr. John Debbie Sinclair Jr. both of Kalamazoo; her grandchildren, Todd January Haulenbeek of Kalamazoo, Steven Haulenbeek, Carrie Bryan Dall of Chicago, Sarah Sinclair of Lansing, and Rebecca Sinclair of Kalamazoo; great-grandchildren, Jonah, Ella, and Sophie Haulenbeek; one sister, Marilyn Herrick of Kalamazoo and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Joan will be at 11:00 AM on Thursday at First United Methodist Church, 212 S. Park Street, with Rev. Dr. Douglas Vernon officiating. Friends may visit with the family from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM on Wednesday at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 S. 9th Street. Interment will be in Mountain Home Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to First United Methodist Church Memorial Fund or United Methodist Women.
Of Kalamazoo Joan passed away peacefully, February 21, 2010 at her home following a long illness. She was born March 30, 1924 in Litchfield, Minnesota, the daughter of Floyd and Gertrude Klein Rothlisberger. Joan and her family moved to Kalamazoo when she was 3 years old. She attended Parkwood-Upjohn Elementary School, Vine Street Junior High School, and the old Central High School. In eleventh grade English class, she met the love of her life, John Sinclair. After surviving a long separation during World War II, they were married on July 20, 1946. They moved to Ypsilanti, MI where Joan taught first grade, while John attended the University of Michigan Dental School. After his graduation, they returned to Kalamazoo to raise their family. Joan was a charter member of Kalamazoo First United Methodist Church, where she was involved in Anna Circle. She was a member of the Kalamazoo Dental Auxiliary. She enjoyed playing tennis with her friends, shopping, the Kalamazoo Garden Club, and was totally devoted to her husband, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Joan was happiest when she was spending time with them. There are many happy memories of family vacations and celebrations together. She gave her family strong traditional values and she will be greatly missed by all who know her. Surviving are her husband of 63 years, Dr. John Sinclair; her children, Susan Gene Haulenbeek and Dr. John Debbie Sinclair Jr. both of Kalamazoo; her grandchildren, Todd January Haulenbeek of Kalamazoo, Steven Haulenbeek, Carrie Bryan Dall of Chicago, Sarah Sinclair of Lansing, and Rebecca Sinclair of Kalamazoo; great-grandchildren, Jonah, Ella, and Sophie Haulenbeek; one sister, Marilyn Herrick of Kalamazoo and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Joan will be at 11:00 AM on Thursday at First United Methodist Church, 212 S. Park Street, with Rev. Dr. Douglas Vernon officiating. Friends may visit with the family from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM on Wednesday at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 S. 9th Street. Interment will be in Mountain Home Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to First United Methodist Church Memorial Fund or United Methodist Women.
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