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Joan Dado Obituary
Born: May 23, 1939
Died: Dec. 19, 2015
Joan L. Dado, of Lake City passed away Saturday, December 19, 2015, at her home. She was 76.
Joan was born May 23, 1939, in Dunn County, Wisconsin to Durward and Ethel (Phelps) Armstrong , who preceded her in death.
Joan was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother who had a passion for gardening, decorating, housekeeping, and listening to music, but most of all she loved spending time with her family. Joan also had a special place in her heart for animals. Above all, Joan was a dedicated Christian who loved God and supported her husband in his ministry for over 50 years. She was currently a member of the Lake City Free Methodist Church. Joan was a sweet, caring person, greatly loved by all who knew her.
On May 17, 1958, she married Andrew W. Dado and he survives her along with their children, Margo (Bruce) McIntyre, Connie (Roger) Francoeur, Marcia Dado and Corinne (Rick) Toth; grandchildren, Stephanie (Andrew) Braun (children, Xander, Sebastian, Aksel, Zackary); Jonathan (Lisa) McIntyre (children, Felix); Michael McIntyre; Thomas Francoeur, Christopher (Shannon) Francoeur (children, David, Haley, Alex, Emily); Nicole (Travis) Thornton; Anna (Will) Pollington (children, Caden); Ashley Moore (fianc Jason) (children: Eleanor, Preston, Holden); Andrew Moore (fianc Chelsea); Samantha, Glenn, Barbara and Russell Toth; siblings, Nellie Trandum, Lucy Johnson, Ruth Thompson, Jimmy (Cathy) Armstrong, Shirley Armstrong, Paul Armstrong; sisters-in-law, Irene Paulson, Laurice Lambert; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth Armstrong; a sister, Lurene Smith; and parents-in-law, Andrew and Susie Dado.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 23, 2015, at Peterson Funeral Home in Cadillac with Pastor Michael Dunn officiating. Friends may meet the family Tuesday, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will take place at Old Jennings Cemetery in Missaukee County.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Lake City Free Methodist Church or Hospice of Michigan.
An online guestbook is available at www.petersonfh.com.
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Kathy Wesserling
December 22, 2015
My condolences to your family. Right now, the tears fill your hearts, but the laughter will once more fill your hearts as you remember your Mom and Wife with more joy than pain. Praying for the strength to endure this time of sadness for you all.
Virginia Bllakeslee
December 22, 2015
So sorry for your loss but she is free of pain and with Jesus. She was a great pastor's wife.
Lela Hardesty
December 22, 2015
So very sorry for you and your families loss. Hope God's love and ur faith will help each of u to get through this troubled time. Joan was a beautiful lady.she had a big heart and loved her family and friends very much!She also love life its self. I knew Joan .L Dado from he'd Daughter Margo.Hugs to all love Lela Hardesty
December 22, 2015
So very sorry for you and your families loss. Hopefully God's love and ur faith will help each of u to get through this troubled time. Hugs for all. Love Rhonda Paluga
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