April 1, 1928 – November 8, 2018
Joan was born on April 1, 1928 to Howard R. & Elsie (Sauer) Sayre, Lansing, MI. She graduated from Lansing Eastern H.S. & received her Bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University. Joan was a lifelong resident of the Lansing area, where she worked as a teacher for Fairview Elementary School until retirement. She enjoyed working as a volunteer at Sparrow Gift Shop, spending time with nieces/nephews and luncheons with coworkers.
In June of 1964 Joan married her beloved husband & life partner of 53 years, Howard R. Bouck who preceded her in death Feb. 2018. She enjoyed spending time with her husband Howard many summers at their cottage in Pentwater, MI and many winters in Gulf Shores, AL. Joan & her husband Howard cared for their respective mothers; Mrs. H.R. Sayre & Mrs. D.M. Bouck with admiral affection & devotion.
Joan is survived by a brother-in-law, George J. “Bud” (Georgia) Rotter; many loving nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews & great-great nieces/nephews. In addition to her husband Howard, Joan is preceded in death by a sister, Georgia L. (George J.) Rotter; brother, Robert (Joann) Sayre; brother-in-law, Edward D. (Shirley) Bouck & John L. (Gerturde) Bouck.
A graveside service will take place Tuesday, November 13, 2018, 2:00PM at Evergreen Cemetery, 2600 E. Mt. Hope Ave., Lansing, MI 48910.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Assoc. or Alzheimer’s Assoc.
The family is being served by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes. Online condolences and memories may be made at www.grlansing.com.
SHARE OBITUARY
v.1.8.18