This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: HARRISON, GRAY, KLINESMITH, HOUSE, HERBERT, MCGHEE, MONEY, MCCAMMON, MILLER Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/25635/mb.ashx Message Board Post: HARRISON, Joan J. "Joann" Of Portage Passed away December 26, 2009 at her home. She was born December 25, 1933 in Kalamazoo, to the late Robert Gray and Marion (Klinesmith) House. Joan was united in marriage on October 22, 1953, for a loving 56 years, to Ronald "Bill" Harrison, who survives. She was a member of Connections Community Church. After her retirement from the Upjohn Company, she became a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA). Joan and Bill enjoyed 14 years of retirement in Mission, Texas where they made many friendships, and Joan supported children's outreach. Also surviving Joan are her children, Ronda (Roger) Herbert of Kalamazoo and Daniel (Tracy) Harrison of Vicksburg; grandchildren Travis McGhee, Kaitlyn Harrison and Paige Harrison; half brother, Robert (Patti) Gray; half-sister, Sandy (Lou) Money; nephew, Kurt (Lynetta) McCammon, and; dear friend, Vera Thomas. Also preceding her in death was a son, Gary M. Harrison; and her sister, Joyce Miller. Family will greet friends on Tuesday from 2-4:0! 0 and 6-8:00 o'clock at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Portage Chapel, 411 East Centre Ave., where services will take place Wednesday, 1:00 o'clock, Pastor Dave Sanders, officiating. Memorials in Joan's name may be directed to the Kalamazoo Gospel Mission or Hospice Care of SW Michigan. Please see www.langelands.com for online obituary, directions, register book and condolences. 343-1508 Published in Kalamazoo Gazette on December 27, 2009 (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.