Tompkins (Robinson), Joan Kay After living a good life, Joan Kay Tompkins (Robinson), aged 59 of Kentwood, completed her journey on Monday, February 16, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar and Bette Robinson. She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Eugene Tompkins; daughters, Jody Tompkins, Julie Tompkins; granddaughter, Mariana Kay Tompkins; sister, Janice (Dennis) Johnson; brother, James (Kelly) Robinson; special aunt, Johnnie Church; several nieces, nephews, cousins; and many very special friends. Joan graduated from Rogers High School in 1973 and then began working for Kmart, where she retired from in 2012 after 35 years of employment. Joan enjoyed the beach and going for long drives. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday at 11:00 am at St. John Vianney Church, 4101 Clyde Park SW, Wyoming with Fr. Michael Alber presiding. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family to celebrate Joan’s life on Wednesday from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home, 4646 Kalamazoo Ave SE, Kentwood. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society or St. John Vianney Foundation.