Joan Von Holten Obituary

Joan Von Holten Albion Joan Von Holten, age 65, of Albion, passed away Monday, September 1, 2008 at Heartland Hospice of Jackson, Michigan. She was born July 31, 1943 in Huntington, Indiana to John Jacob and Edythe Arnetta (Hillegas) Von Holten. She was a graduate of Garrett Indiana High School, received her B.S from Ball State University- Muncie, Indiana; and her M.A from Central Michigan University. She taught Math and Science at Albion High School for 33 years from 1965 until her retirement in June of 1998. She also was a Tennis Coach at the High School. She was a member of the Michigan Education Association; Albion Education Association; Calhoun County Genealogical Society; and was the Treasurer of Sheridan Township from 1997-2002. Survivors include: Mother-Edythe Arnetta Von Holten - Battle Creek, MI; Sister - Arnetta Von Holten, Albion; 2 Nieces - Dawn Wainscott- Hillsdale, MI and Ariana Woods- Indiana; 3 Nephews - John A. Von Holten-Salt Lake City, Utah, Tony Von Holten- Auburn, Indiana and Ricky Ransbottom Jr. - Albion; and Special Friend- Marilyn Hennon- Albion. She was preceded in death by her Father, John Jacob Von Holten; Brother, Jon Von Holten and a Sister, Judy Von Holten. According to her wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be a memorial service Saturday, September 27, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at the Finley Drive Chapel of the J. Kevin Tidd Funeral Home, 811 Finley Drive Albion, Michigan 49224 with the Rev. Walter H. Nichols Jr. officiating. Visitation for family and friends will be from 10:00 a.m. until service time on Saturday September 27, 2008 at the funeral home. A private burial of cremains will take place at Riverside Cemetery- Albion. Assistance with Memorial Contributions to: Albion District Library; Albion Community Foundation; or Michigan Diabetes is available at the Funeral Home. www.kevintiddfuneral home.com

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Published by Battle Creek Enquirer on Sep. 2, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Joan Von Holten

5 Entries

Rev. Debbie Baxter

September 5, 2008

I am saddened to hear of Joan's death. I remember her as a friend, a parishoner, and the purrfect cat sitter. She lived her life to the fullest-- love of family, friends, teaching, animals, travel; the way she could dial a phone for take-out was incredible!

Arnetta and Joan's family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Marilyn, my love to you as you grieve theloss of your dearest friend and traveling companion

Sherry Burlingame

September 4, 2008

I will always remember Miss Von Holton as a remarkable teacher, invested tennis coach, and role model. With a big smile and bigger heart she had that special way to bring out the best in her students and players. And whether you won or lost, or didn't quite solve a quadratic equation successfully, as long as you gave your best and tried your hardest she was there cheering on and bolstering confidence. Thank you, Joan, for being one of those teachers whose lessons last a lifetime.

Don Wright '69

September 2, 2008

I was so saddened to hear of Ms. Von Holton's passing at such a young age. She was fun and a good teacher. I am sorry for the family's loss. She will be deeply missed.

canduace cloy

September 2, 2008

i learned to love math as a student in miss von holten's 7th grade class. i enjoyed knowing her as a teacher and as a colleague when i began to substitute. she will be missed by all who knew her. her humor, kindness, and love for all students was evident in her teaching. i am sorry for your loss and my prayers will be with you.

Suzanne Leib

September 2, 2008

Miss Von Holton will always be remembered by me as one of the most knowledgeable and kindest of all my high school teachers. She encouraged each of us to be, and to do our best at all times, not just when it was easiest for us. (her exams could be killers!) She accepted us for what we were, and treated us as the mature adults we were destined to be, although we were no where near that stage of our lives yet. She ruled each class with the authority she deserved as a teacher, but also with humor. Not too many jokes got past her. She will be sorely missed by all of us who knew her.

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