Joan

Wallace

Joan Ellen (Williamson) Wallace age 77, passed at 12:30 AM on Saturday, November 10, 2018 in Battle Creek, Michigan.

Joan was the youngest of four daughters born on January 26, 1941 to Forest "Peck" Williamson and Naomi (Grubaugh) Williamson.

Joan received her high school diploma from Blue Creek Local School in Paulding County and graduated from Bowling Green University with a Bachelor's degree in Education. Joan taught first at Adrian High School Adrian, MI, and concluded 30 years of service at Whitmore High School, Toledo, OH.

Joan was raised on her parents' farm and her passion for the earth never left. Joan's early farming duties and environment led to gardening on a grand scale.  The fruits of her labor were canned and frozen.  Her home's larder was always full.  In the 70's, the family's steam engine was refurbished.  One would find Joan and family brimming with pride viewing the parade at the annual Wauseon Steam Engine Show.

Another of Joan's loves was her pets and animals. Doberman's were her dog of choice.  Horses and horse shows kept her life full.

Joan was preceded in death by 2 sisters, Alice Wolford and Lois Williamson; brothers-in-law, Dwight Wolford and Bob Smith; a nephew Richard Wolford; and her previous husband Ralph Wallace.

She leaves behind her daughter Jane Wallace and son-in-law, Michael Hawker of Battle Creek; a sister Leah Smith of Paulding; nieces; nephews; and many friends.

Joan Wallace will be missed for her ever-helping hands, quick wit, sense of humor and hearty laugh.

Funeral services will be 11 AM Saturday, November 17 at Den Herder Funeral Home, with K.C. and Cheryl Jones officiating. She will be laid to rest in Pleasant View Cemetery, Latty Township, Paulding, OH.

Visitation will be 4 – 8 PM Friday, November 16 at Den Herder Funeral Home. There will also be visitation on Saturday from 10 AM until time of services.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials to Rhema Word Outreach, 21342 Capital Ave. NE, Battle Creek, MI 49017.