This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: SINCLAIR, KLEIN, ROTHLISBERGER, HAULENBEEK, DALL, HERRICK Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25913/mb.ashx Message Board Post: SINCLAIR, Mrs. Joan M. Of Kalamazoo Joan passed away peacefully, February 21, 2010 at her home following a long illness. She was born March 30, 1924 in Litchfield, Minnesota, the daughter of Floyd and Gertrude (Klein) Rothlisberger. Joan and her family moved to Kalamazoo when she was 3 years old. She attended Parkwood-Upjohn Elementary School, Vine Street Junior High School, and the old Central High School. In eleventh grade English class, she met the love of her life, John Sinclair. After surviving a long separation during World War II, they were married on July 20, 1946. They moved to Ypsilanti, MI where Joan taught first grade, while John attended the University of Michigan Dental School. After his graduation, they returned to Kalamazoo to raise their family. Joan was a charter member of Kalamazoo First United Methodist Church, where she was involved in Anna Circle. She was a member of the Kalamazoo Dental Auxiliary. She enjoyed playing tennis with her friends, shopping, the Kalamazoo Garden Club, and was t! otally devoted to her husband, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Joan was happiest when she was spending time with them. There are many happy memories of family vacations and celebrations together. She gave her family strong traditional values and she will be greatly missed by all who know her. Surviving are her husband of 63 years, Dr. John Sinclair; her children, Susan (Gene) Haulenbeek and Dr. John (Debbie) Sinclair Jr. both of Kalamazoo; her grandchildren, Todd (January) Haulenbeek of Kalamazoo, Steven Haulenbeek, Carrie (Bryan) Dall of Chicago, Sarah Sinclair of Lansing, and Rebecca Sinclair of Kalamazoo; great-grandchildren, Jonah, Ella, and Sophie Haulenbeek; one sister, Marilyn Herrick of Kalamazoo and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Joan will be at 11:00 AM on Thursday at First United Methodist Church, 212 S. Park Street, with Rev. Dr. Douglas Vernon officiating. Friends may visit with the family from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM on Wednesday ! at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 S. 9th Street . Interment will be in Mountain Home Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to First United Methodist Church Memorial Fund or United Methodist Women. Please visit www.langelands.com to sign Joan's online guestbook or leave a condolence to the family. Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on February 22, 2010 (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.