Joel James Bertrand Obituary
The world bids farewell to Joel James Bertrand of Alexandria, Virginia, born in Knoxville, Tennessee, departing on November 7, 2024 at the age of 79. Joel James leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Gerald J. Bertrand and Beaulah Whalen Bertrand; and his sister Catherine Sally VanAuken. He is survived by: his wife Dana J. Nielsen of Alexandria; his children, Catherine Jennifer Bertrand Montes (Jimmy, Jr.) of Houston, TX, Penny Marie Nakano and Ken of Kansas; his granddaughter Adrienne Nichole Constable Vondal (Michael); his children, Angela Lynne Constable (CJ Thomas) of Houston Texas, Allison Bernadette Montes, Tristan James Orion Montes of Houston, Kyoko Marie Nakano and Alex Katsumi Nakano of Missouri; his great grandchildren, Aubree, Aiden, Aliyah, Kollin, Zachary, Emma, Aaliyah and Ezariah; and his siblings-in-law, Loren W. Nielsen (Becky) and Beth Nielsen-Smith (Fred). He is also survived by nieces, nephews.
Visitation will be held on Friday, November 22nd 2024 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the Jefferson Funeral Chapel (5755 Castlewellan Dr, Alexandria, VA 22315-5516). A funeral service will be held on Friday, November 22nd 2024 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the same location.
Memorial Donations may be made to The American Cancer Society and St Jude's.
