Joann Asher

.Joann Asher Athens Joann Asher, age 78, of Athens, died September 27, 2008 at Calhoun County Medical Care Facility in the presence of family. She was born May 27, 1930 in Indianapolis, Indiana, one of eight children to John William and Grace Helen (Flory) Havens. She had four brothers, Jack, Bob, Joseph and John, and three sisters, Mary, Betty and Grace. She graduated from Shortridge High School in Indianapolis in 1948. Joann married Charles Grant Asher Sr. on June 5, 1948 in Indianapolis. Together they had three children, Charles (Klary) Asher of Battle Creek, Janis (Brad) Finley of Yuma, Arizona and John (Peggy) Asher of Athens. Joann also had five grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Joann and Charles moved to Three Rivers and then Ceresco before making their home in Athens in 1956. She worked for Fletcher Trust in Indianapolis and the Johnson Corp. of Three Rivers before beginning a banking career at Calhoun Federal Savings and Loan (now Independent Bank) in 1962. She remained there before retiring in 1992 as a VicePresident and Personnel Officer. Joann is survived by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, brothers, Jack and John and sister, Betty. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles in 1988; her parents; brothers, Bob and Joseph; and sisters, Mary and Grace. Joann enjoyed her family, the walking group at the mall, reading and almost any sporting event. She served for many years on the Silent Witness Board of Directors. The family will receive friends from 5 until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 1, 2008 at Shaw Funeral Home, Battle Creek. Funeral services will take place 11:00 a.m. October 2, 2008 at Central Christian Church, Battle Creek with Pastor Gordon Pippin officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Calhoun County Medical Care Facility in recognition of the loving care and companionship that she received while residing there. The family is being served by Shaw Funeral Home, Battle Creek. www.shaw funeralhome.com