

Joan was a founding member and very active at Timothy Lutheran Church. She was a loving sister, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who loved to travel the world. Never one to say no, she was always up for an adventure. Her social calendar was usually full, but could always find time for a cup of tea and short bread. Joan enjoyed watching wild life and enjoyed the visits of her family, including her grand dogs.
Joan is survived by; son Lawrence (Carol) Rossow; and son Glenn (Ginger) Rossow; brother Michael (Jackie) Cardiff; grandchildren David (Amanda) Rossow, Michael (Molly) Rossow, Michelle (Bryn) Blankenship; great grandchildren Gracelyn Rossow, Franklin Rossow, Harper Rossow, Cole Rossow and Miah Pechette; niece Paula (Lee) Mitchell; nephews Mark (Ysabel) Cardiff and Alec (Sole) Cardiff.
Joan was preceded in death by her beloved husband Richard Louis Rossow; son Paul J. Rossow; father John Cardiff and mother Edith Cardiff; brother Jack Cardiff.
A visitation for Joan will be held Saturday, March 3, 2018 from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Harry J Will Funeral Homes, 37000 Six Mile Rd, Livonia. A funeral service will occur Sunday, March 4, 2018 at 1:00 PM at Timothy Lutheran Church, 8820 Wayne Rd, Livonia. An instate will occur Sunday, March 4, 2018 at 12:30 PM at Timothy Lutheran Church. A burial will occur at Glen Eden Memorial Park, 35667 W. Eight Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Joan's memory may be made to Timothy Lutheran, 8820 Wayne Rd, Livonia; Humane Society; and The Elephant Sanctuary, 27 E. Main St, Hohenwald, Tennessee US.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.harryjwillfuneralhome.com for the Rossow family.
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