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Joan
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Joan Loretta Elliott
December 27, 1930 — June 14, 2014
Joan Loretta Elliott of Hastings passed away at the age of 83, June 14, 2014 at her summer home with her family at her bedside.
Joan was born December 27, 1930 in Hastings, Michigan, the daughter of Victor and Ruby Henney of Hastings and stepdaughter of Lynn Francisco. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1949 and retired from Hastings piston Ring in 1985. As a young lady, Joan worked at Ben Franklin and the family owned restaurant.
Joan married George Elliott November 7, 1970. They enjoyed many years together traveling, camping, fishing, hunting, mushrooming, trail riding, snowmobiling and playing cards. Joan enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. After Joan retired she spent 20 winters in Florida, 2 months a year camping in Mesick and summers camping at their lake property with family and friends. Joan enjoyed crocheting blankets for her grandchildren and some quilting. She was an amazing cook and enjoyed having fish fries for the family. Joan was on a bowling league and enjoyed watching friends and family play sports.
She is survived by her husband George Elliott, daughter, Julie Elliott, stepdaughter Val (Sonny) Wells, stepsons Quinton (Nicole) Elliott and George (Deb) Elliott, brother Richard Henney, 11 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Joan was preceded in death by son Phil Springer, daughter Vickie (Elliott) Goodenough, parents, Victor and Ruby Henney and Lynn Francisco and sister-in-law, Ella Henney.
There will be a private viewing for children and grandchildren. A memorial service celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at 11:00 am at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings.
Memorial contributions may be made to Cancer Research or Pennock Hospice.
Joan was born December 27, 1930 in Hastings, Michigan, the daughter of Victor and Ruby Henney of Hastings and stepdaughter of Lynn Francisco. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1949 and retired from Hastings piston Ring in 1985. As a young lady, Joan worked at Ben Franklin and the family owned restaurant.
Joan married George Elliott November 7, 1970. They enjoyed many years together traveling, camping, fishing, hunting, mushrooming, trail riding, snowmobiling and playing cards. Joan enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. After Joan retired she spent 20 winters in Florida, 2 months a year camping in Mesick and summers camping at their lake property with family and friends. Joan enjoyed crocheting blankets for her grandchildren and some quilting. She was an amazing cook and enjoyed having fish fries for the family. Joan was on a bowling league and enjoyed watching friends and family play sports.
She is survived by her husband George Elliott, daughter, Julie Elliott, stepdaughter Val (Sonny) Wells, stepsons Quinton (Nicole) Elliott and George (Deb) Elliott, brother Richard Henney, 11 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Joan was preceded in death by son Phil Springer, daughter Vickie (Elliott) Goodenough, parents, Victor and Ruby Henney and Lynn Francisco and sister-in-law, Ella Henney.
There will be a private viewing for children and grandchildren. A memorial service celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at 11:00 am at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings.
Memorial contributions may be made to Cancer Research or Pennock Hospice.
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