Lansing
Age 89, our loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away February 22, 2016. Born August 25, 1926 in Jackson, MI. Joan was a teacher for over 30 years, most of which were at Waverly Middle School (1965-1986)
Surviving are her daughter, Julie Rieger Mateer; son, Stephen (Sue) Rieger; grandchildren, Brian Rieger, Leah Rieger, Kevin (Shanell) Mateer, Scott (Laura) Mateer, Katie (Evan) Anderson, Jeff Mateer, Melissa (Tim) Berlin, Megan Burton, and Mallory Burton; 14 great-grandchildren; brother, Robert Goodall (Jayne Harris); and other family members and friends. Joan was preceded in death by her daughter, Nancy Burton.
Family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 P.M. Saturday with the celebration of Joan's life at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, February 27, 2016 in the Tiffany Funeral Home, 3232 West Saginaw, Lansing with Pastor James E. Robinson officiating. Contributions may be made to McLaren Home Hospice or the Capital Area Humane Society in memory of Joan. Joan's family wishes to thank Fairview A.F.C. and McLaren Hospice for the wonderful care given to their Mother in her last months. Friends may visit the guest book at www.tiffanyfuneralhome.com.
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