JoAnn Marie Williams

JoAnn was born to Lewis R. and Myra C. (Peterson) Bouma on 6/24/1929. She was raised in St Paul, Minnesota and moved to Wyoming 4 years ago to be near family. JoAnn attended nursing school at the University of Minnesota (class of 1952). She married Robert B. Williams in 1952. She worked as a school nurse for 25 years, in the White Bear school system. She was very active in Parkview United Church of Christ (UCC) in White Bear Lake.

JoAnn lived a life of service to others, raising 4 daughters and caring for multiple other relatives.

Through many ‘Johnny’s Gang’ trips, she created a close family and many great memories.

JoAnn is survived by her sister Ruth Kolveried (Ed), her four daughters; Susan Howard (John), Sandi Dennis (Larry), Sally Suchor (Paul) and Diane. Also, many grandchildren and their spouses, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A visitation will be held on Friday, September 8, from 5 to 7 PM at Sunset Funeral Home.

There will be a Celebration of Life Saturday, September 9 at 10:00 AM at Parkview United Church of Christ in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, followed by interment at Sunset Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers JoAnn requested memorials to Parkview UCC or donor’s choice.