Joan Arlene Vary Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Joan Arlene Vary of Canton, Michigan, born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on June 19, 2024 at the age of 81. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joan Arlene Vary to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Gerald Hondorp and Coral Hondorp; and her brother Thomas Hondorp (Debra). She is survived by: her children, Lisa (David), John (Vanessa), Craig (Kelly) and Chris (Deborah); her grandchildren, John William, Victoria, Addison, Jackson, Connor, Hunter, Mackenzie, Kingston, Tatum, Griffin, Delaney and Everly; her former husband Jim (Carolyn); her sister Barb Fetrow; and her sister-in-law Debra Hondorp. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations to the Brandon NICU Fund (https://giving.umich.edu) – this organization provides specialized equipment for NICU babies, refreshments in family waiting rooms, and educational materials for parents.