1928
Joan
2014
Joan Cartland Venner
August 7, 1928 — November 9, 2014
Joan Cartland Venner age 86 of Hastings, passed away November 9, 2014.
She was born in Battle Creek, Michigan on August 7, 1928, the daughter of John and Berniece (Williams) Cartland.
Joan graduated from Holland High School in 1946. She went on to attend two years of college at Hope College and Western Michigan University. She married John K. Venner on August 14, 1948. Joan worked as a jack of all trades/receptionist for Doctors Walton and Bloom for many years. She also volunteered at Pennock Hospital in the pediatrics wing. Joan was a room mother and Campfire Girls leader for daughters, Jann and Jodi.
She was an active member of the Presbyterian Church in Hastings, holding positions as Decon and Trustee. Joan also served as a member of the Hannah Ruth Circle, also of the Presbyterian Church. In past years she enjoyed bicycling with her husband, traveling in organized rides across the Mackinaw Bridge and other destinations. As a couple they also enjoyed skiing and camping with their daughters.
Joan was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John in 1992; daughter: Jann Venner in 1967 and Jodi Venner in 2005.
She is survived by her sister, Cherrie Hillebrands of Naples, Florida and brother, Richard Cartland of Crystal Lake, Illinois, and nieces and nephews.
Respecting Joan's wishes her body has been donated to the University of Michigan Medical School. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, 405 N. M-37 Hwy., Hastings, MI 49058.
Burial will take place at a later date at the Presbyterian Church Memorial Garden in Hastings.
She was born in Battle Creek, Michigan on August 7, 1928, the daughter of John and Berniece (Williams) Cartland.
Joan graduated from Holland High School in 1946. She went on to attend two years of college at Hope College and Western Michigan University. She married John K. Venner on August 14, 1948. Joan worked as a jack of all trades/receptionist for Doctors Walton and Bloom for many years. She also volunteered at Pennock Hospital in the pediatrics wing. Joan was a room mother and Campfire Girls leader for daughters, Jann and Jodi.
She was an active member of the Presbyterian Church in Hastings, holding positions as Decon and Trustee. Joan also served as a member of the Hannah Ruth Circle, also of the Presbyterian Church. In past years she enjoyed bicycling with her husband, traveling in organized rides across the Mackinaw Bridge and other destinations. As a couple they also enjoyed skiing and camping with their daughters.
Joan was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John in 1992; daughter: Jann Venner in 1967 and Jodi Venner in 2005.
She is survived by her sister, Cherrie Hillebrands of Naples, Florida and brother, Richard Cartland of Crystal Lake, Illinois, and nieces and nephews.
Respecting Joan's wishes her body has been donated to the University of Michigan Medical School. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, 405 N. M-37 Hwy., Hastings, MI 49058.
Burial will take place at a later date at the Presbyterian Church Memorial Garden in Hastings.
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