Joane Marie Clements

Lansing, Michigan

Age 84, passed away May 6, 2013. Born Joane Forton in Traverse City, MI, she married Ronald A. Clements on October 4, 1947. They were married for 65 years with Ron passing away this past January.

Joane and Ron led an active and happy life together. She was an accomplished seamstress, loved square dancing, hiked extensively and traveled with Ron throughout the United States. At family picnics Joane competed with children and grandchildren in volleyball, softball, or whatever activity the family was enjoying. She was an excellent cook best known for the wonderful Christmas morning breakfasts she prepared for the entire family. Most of all, she loved being with Ron and attending school and sporting activities involving her kids and grandkids.

For the last many years of her life Joane was stricken with Alzheimer’s disease, which she fought bravely and with great dignity. The compassionate care she received from Dimondale Nursing Care Center and Heartland Hospice eased the suffering of her final months.

Joane is preceded in death by husband, Ron; parents, Edward and Thelma Forton; son, Larry (Connie) Clements; sister, Diane Morrison and grandson, Jason Clements. She is survived by daughters, Bonnie (Ernie) Baker; Vickie (Tom) Derengoski, Carol Smith and Donna (Jim Lopez) Archer; brother, Richard Forton of California; sisters, Sharon Hefferman of Minnesota, Yvonne Davis of Eaton Rapids and Pamela Rodrigez of Lansing. She is also survived by 7 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins who were dear to her.

Private graveside services for family members will be held with the Rev. Steve Esop officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice Services, 865 S. Cedar St., Mason, MI 48864 in Joane’s memory.

The family is being served by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, East Lansing. On line condolences may be made at: www.greastlansing.com