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Remembering Joan Mary Freybler

Freybler, Joan Mary Joan Mary Freybler, age 74, of Jenison, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 17, 2013.  She dearly loved her family and her faith was an integral part of her life.   She was the president and co-owner of Van’s Awards Plus.  She was always caring for those in need and in her pastime, vegetable gardening brought her great enjoyment.  She was preceded in death by her siblings:  Darlene, Shirley, and Joseph.  Joan will be greatly missed by her husband of 55 years, Terry; their children:  Diane and Kirk Prindle, Dale and Cathy Freybler, Pat and Kerry DeBoer, Tim and Linda Freybler, Chris and Amber Freybler; grandchildren:  Becca, Nicholas, Travis, Emily, Josie, Michael, Mary; brother:  Pat Walen; sisters:  Carol Kroft, Jane and Lee Smith; sisters-in-law:  Bonnie and Rick Rice, Sharon and Richard Ashby; brother-in-law:  Ronald and Mary Freybler; many nieces and nephews.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday 11 am at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 3937 Wilson Ave. SW, Grandville.  Interment Georgetown Township Cemetery.  Relatives and friends may meet the family Sunday 2-5 pm and Monday 6-8 pm at Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville), 4145 Chicago Drive, and also Tuesday, one hour prior to the service in the McDuffy room at the church.  A prayer vigil on Monday 8 pm at the funeral home. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to St. Pius X, In the Image or Love INC.

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My mother-in-law was one of the proudest women I have ever known. We will truly miss her, not just as our parent but as our son's grandmother. We love you so mom. Dale, Cathy and Nicholas Freybler

When those we love have left this earth, we still can feel them near. We'll see a picture, hear a song, and it’s just like they are here. And when we call upon our faith, when we believe and trust, we know the ones we care about are always close to us. - Graham With our deepest sympathy Thomas & Valerie Andrews

My Deepest And Sincere condolences to the Freybler Family. My Aunt Joan truly an Amazing women of many shinning Qualities. She taught me many things in this life, without ever speaking a word. I'll just list a few of her qualities. Patience. Character, Love, Forgiveness, Honesty, and she always gave from the heart. She once told me that in order to become a Great Leader, one must first become a good server. She accomplished both. You have ran the good race Aunt Joan. You have left us all with a Great Example to follow, and for me a bunch of very Fond and Fun Memories. May God, give you rest and peace, until we meet again. Sis. . Shirley Durkee VanderSchuur (Sis)

Joan was one of the sweetest ladies I've ever met. My deepest sympathy goes to her family and you are all in my prayers. Nancy Benson

Praying that you will feel God's loving arms hold you close as you are experiencing this time of grief and great loss. May His tender mercies be evident to you as you travel each step of this journey. With our deepest sympathy and prayers. Fred and DeAnne Fellows

Sorry for your lose, she will be missed. We love you Aunt Joan. Cara Stark, and Kids

Terry and all the children..It was an honor knowing Joan. She was one of the best. My condolences to all of you. Louise Nesbitt

Terry, you were very fortunate, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Dick Brandstatter

Ron, My deepest sympathy on the passing of your sister-in-law. Remember the good times, they will comfort you in your times of sorrow. Michael Renberg

I will always have great memories of the family christmas' at Aunt Joan's house with her cooking away - She will be missed tremendously Jeff and Amy Milton (Watters) & Family

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. She was a terrific neighbor. John and Stacy TenBroeke

Our sincerest thoughts and prayers are with the Freybler Family. May God hold you and comfort you in your loss. The Koval's Anonymous

Joan was a sweet woman and I really enjoyed the time I spent with her in the past. She was truly loved by her family. She is now in heaven with Herb Fields and I'm sure they are haveing a great time. My deepest sympathy to the Freybler family. Phyllis (Fields) Van Dam

So sorry for your loss. She was a sweet lady and will be missed Bob & Helen Stalzer

Joan always made me feel welcome. She always greeted me with a smile and kind and caring words. She truly is one of Gods angels. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Sue Jonker

Terry and family. I am so sorry for your loss. Having first met Joan as an employee and later meeting the family you are a great group. I know you all will miss her. I am sorry that I am unable to be there. Condolences from both of us. Randy & Pearl Bouwens

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