Joan L. Town's Obituary
Joan L. Town, age 81, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2017. She was born May 23, 1935 in Ellsworth, MI to John and Alice (Somerville) Brodrick. On April 25, 1953, she married the love of her life Clarence L. Town, Sr. in Muskegon and he preceded her in death on August 25, 2003. Joan worked for the Orchard View School System as a teacher’s aide for over 20 years before retiring. She was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, where she had taught religious education for many years, helped with funeral luncheons, was active with the food pantry, took communion to the home bound, and was very proud of being an Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist. Joan had also been active in the Old Engine Club, prior to Clarence’s death. SURVIVORS include 5 children: Pam (Ben) Gustafson, Clarence (Annette) Town, Jr. both of Muskegon, Cindy (Randy) Borreson of Grand Haven, John (fiancee, Nancy Kline) Town of Sheboygan Falls, WI, Jolyn (Gordon) Johnston of Muskegon; 13 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren as well as 3 great-grandsons expected in the spring; brother, Harold (Ruth) Brodrick of Muskegon; sister, Carol Scheffler of Fruitport; nieces and nephews; and many other special relatives, friends, and her family at the Christian Care Memory Unit. She was also preceded in death by her grandson, Christopher Borreson. THE MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL will take place 11:00 AM Monday, January 9, 2017 at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church with the Rev. Fr. Antony Britto presiding. VISITATION with the family will be from 2-5 PM Sunday at The Sytsema Chapel, 737 Apple Ave., (231) 726-5210, with a Scripture Service held at 5:00 PM. There will also be visitation one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will take place in Egelston Twp. Cemetery. Memorials to the Alzheimer’s Association will be appreciated. Share memories with the family at their On-line Guest Book at www.sytsemafh.com
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