Joanne Renee Bouwer, age 62, of Caledonia, passed away following a recent  auto accident and went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 25, 2020. She is joined in heaven by her daughter, Rebecca Lynn; a sister, Kathy (Dan) Tighe; parents, Thalia Eads and Keith Strong; father in law, Jacobus Bouwer. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Will Bouwer Sr; sons, Will Bouwer II and Jake (Maria) Bouwer; grandchildren, Logan Bouwer, Matthew Bouwer, Eli, Makenzie, Sixto; siblings, Deb (Doug) Horn, Sharon (Don) Straight, David (Barb) Strong; step parents, Al, Cindy and Carol Strong; mother in law, Hendrika Bouwer; brother and sisters in law, Tony (Dottie) Bouwer, Wilma (Jerry) Hamstra, Elizabeth (Rod) Marsman, Ida (Brian) Duggan. Joanne spent her life serving others, also serving as past secretary of CMA for many years. Funeral services will be held at 11 am Saturday, October 31, 2020 at Green Lake Calvary Church, 608 - 145th Ave., Caledonia with Dr. Dan Farnol officiating.  Burial at Lakeside Cemetery.  Relatives and friends may meet the family Friday from 2-4 & 6-8 pm @ Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home, 616 E. Main St. SE, Caledonia and on Saturday from 10-11 am at the church prior to the service.  Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Christian Motorcyclist Association - Run For the Son, Chapter 72.

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October 30, 2020 3:05pm
Sincere Condolences to Will and family. Our thought and prayers are with you all during these difficult days.- Love Jeff & Juanita DeJong (& family)

- Juanita Dejong

October 29, 2020 9:06am
Will, you know that you and your family are in our daily devotions. You have my sympathies. God is good; all of the time, He is our refuge and our strength. - Dave

- Dave Lutke

October 27, 2020 3:35pm
My heart goes out to the entire family.

- Steve baird

October 27, 2020 7:58am
Jo-Anne was one of the strongest, most positive women I have ever met. It didn’t seem to matter what life threw at her she had the strength to smile and move forward, many time leading the way for others. She never had a harsh word to say and was always ready to help with whatever needed to be done. Our love for her and admiration of her is immeasurable and she will be missed so very much.

- Brian and Ida Duggan

October 27, 2020 7:23am
My prayers and sympathies to Joanne's family during this difficult time. Sorry I will not be able to attend the funeral, but my thoughts and prayers are with the family! Love Aunt Dee Romeoville IL

- Deanna Brown

October 27, 2020 6:21am
Dear Will and family, Our thoughts are with you in these worrying times. So sad that you have lost Joanne. We wish you all the best and strength, much needed now. Love, Marina de Bondt

- Marina de Bondt and husband

October 27, 2020 6:01am
Sending my sympathy and prayers and letting you know my heart goes out to you at this time of sadness. Joanne and I shared a connection through our love for animals and devotion to little Izzy. Deepest sympathy

- Lindsay Smith




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