Search by Name

Add a Memory

Send Flowers

Make a Donation

Share Obituary

Joan Devers Obituary

DEVERS Joan (Dempsey) Joan (Dempsey) Devers, 79, of Sylvania Township, passed away Monday, December 25, 2006, at the Kingston Care Center. Joan was born in St. Paul, MN, June 2, 1927, to parents, Paul and Mary (Krismer) Dempsey. She was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church, Sylvania, Ladies Auxiliary and the Ladies Evening Bridge Group. Joan was a member of the Junior League, the Toledo Yacht Club Auxiliary, and many philanthropic organizations. She is survived by her loving husband of more than 54 years, Vin Devers; sons, Paul (Elise) of Ottawa Hills, OH and their daughters, Brooke, Brandi, and Paige, and Thomas (Barbara) Devers of Sylvania, OH and their children, Ryan, Shane, Haley, and Ceara. Her brothers Paul Dempsey of Mt. Prospect, IL and Jerry Dempsey of New York City, NY preceded Joan in death. Friends may call at the Reeb Funeral Home, 5712 N. Main St. Street, Sylvania, OH Thursday, December 28th from 4 - 9 p.m. where Scripture Services will begin at 7:30 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be conducted at the St. Joseph Catholic Church, Sylvania, Friday at 10 a.m. Entombment will follow at Toledo Memorial Park. The family would like to thank the staffs of the St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center and the Kingston Care Center for their loving care. Those wishing to give memorials are asked to consider the Multiple Sclerosis Society. How ironic, Joan battled Multiple Sclerosis for more than 50 years, but lost her life to brain cancer in less than 2 months. Her upbeat and positive attitude was an inspiration to everyone she met. We love and will miss you MOM. [email protected]

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Blade from Dec. 27 to Dec. 29, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Joan Devers

25 Entries

John H. & Carol Ctvrtlik

January 1, 2007

Dear Vin,Tom,Paul & Family,
Our deepest sympathy in the loss of Joan. She will be remembered by all as the gracious,strong Christian with a family to be proud of. Her strength & courage ,love of life and dedication will be an example and an inspiration always. Our hearts go out to you all and may you have comfort and peace in this difficult time.

Philip Cordray

January 1, 2007

I will always remember Aunt Joan for being such a positive spirit when my family visited in my youth.I know she will be dearly missed by all who knew this classy lady.Celebration for such a good role model inspite of her long battle with MS.Good thoughts and Love to Uncle Vin,Tom,Paul and their families.

Art Clendenin

December 31, 2006

Paul, Tom, and Mr. Devers: I just learned of your mother passing. My deepest sympathy to the family. I know that there are many great memories that were built over the years as we grew up, what a great mother she was! May God's Peace that passes all understanding be with your families at this time.

Art Clendenin

Richard Campbell

December 31, 2006

Paul,
You have my deepest sympathy.
Rich

How you can show support

Get email updates whenever changes are made.

Send flowers

Consider sending flowers.

Add photos

Share their life with photo memories.

Plant trees

Honor them by planting trees in their memory.

Donate in Memory

Make a donation in memory of your loved one.

Share this page

Invite other friends and family to visit the page.

Rosemarie Day

December 29, 2006

Dear Tom and Family, My condolences for the lost of your mother. I never had a chance to meet her but the evidence of her beauty, grace, and character is expressed through her children. I lost my mother on Christmas Eve and found out about your lost as I was dealing with my own. As sad and empty as the holiday season is without them...what an impact of what Christmas truly means knowing both of our mothers spent them with Christ this year. Much love and prayers to your family from ours.

Fred and Ruth Miller

December 29, 2006

Dear Vin and Family, Joan was such an up-beat and beautiful person. We will miss seeing her happy face. We send you all our sympathy for your loss. Fondly, Ruth and Fred Miller Sylvania, Ohio and Vero Beach Florida

Marijo Pickle

December 29, 2006

Seeing Joan's name in the paper reminded me of an incident almost exactly 40 years ago. I had had my third child with the Rh problem and he needed a blood transfusion. Joan came to Mercy hospital to donate directly for him. Since I worked at Mercy, I was able to find out the name of the donor to send a thank you card. As it turned out, Joan had lived next door to my in-laws when she was younger, on Mayfield Drive, and babysat for my husband.
From reading and hearing what a wonderful woman she was, I hope that some of that wonderfulness is also in my son's blood! Thank you again, Joan, for your gift of life. Our sympathy to your family.
Tom and Marijo Pickle

Amanda Glover (Steffes)

December 28, 2006

Aunt Joan was such an amazing and wonderful woman. I feel so fortunate to have been able to spend precious time with her last month. My heart goes out to Uncle Vin, Tom and Paul...

Jeremey & Sarah Redfox

December 28, 2006

We are so very sorry for your loss. We truly know what it's like to lose a parent. God Bless

jody and Al Donnelly

December 28, 2006

The last time we saw Joan and Vin was years ago on Captiva Island at the Mucky Duck restaurant. We were wihh my sister and brother in law Nancy and joe Hinds. We will miss that beautiful and wonderful gal. Jody and Al Donnelly, Sarasota, Florida

Peg Anderson

December 28, 2006

What a positive person Joan was in spite of a downhill disease for so many years. May she rest in peace.
Peg and Dale Anderson
Melbourne , Fla.

Linda Plumer

December 28, 2006

I only new Joan for a couple of years when I met her at Kingston rehab when my mom was there. I got to know her and Vin when they would come into the Mayberry Diner. I so looked forward to talking with them both, to see how Joan was doing and just chatting. She was such a caring person and the last time I was able to have a real conversation with her, she was comforting me with kind words when my mom passed away. My wish for all of you is that time will heal your sorrow, friends ease your pain and all your memories will help you through this trying time.

June Walter

December 27, 2006

I have many wonderful memories of Joan and fun we had boating and in Florida. I will miss her. My sincere sympathies to the family.

Wendy Gasiorowski

December 27, 2006

Vin and Family - Joan was always a loving face at Mayberry Diner in Sylvania and although she was not related to us by blood, we always considered her a part of our Mayberry family and one of our favorite regulars there. Please accept our deepest sympathies, thoughts, and prayers.
Sincerely, Wendy Gasiorowski and the whole diner staff.

Joyce Steffes

December 27, 2006

I will miss Aunt Joan so much. Even though I saw her only once or twice a year, I always looked forward to our time together. She was always so happy and positive, she made every visit fun. She was my inspiration when I was a child and continued to be even when I visited her in the hospital a few weeks ago. Much love and sympathy to Uncle Vin, Tom and Paul.

jeffrey kraemer

December 27, 2006

mr devers,tom, and paul.very sorry for your loss. my thoughts are with you.

Nick and Carol Ferreri

December 27, 2006

Our deepest sympathy goes out to you, Vin and your sons and their families. Joan was a beautiful woman both inside and out and her smile and wonderful attitude will be greatly missed at the Sun Caper.

Tom & Pat Gault

December 27, 2006

Please accept our deepest sympathies. Joan will be missed by all her friends at Sun Caper.

Carole & Paul Zion

December 27, 2006

So many years........so many memories. Our deepest sympathies.

Paul and Carole Bell Zion

Bill Rozek

December 27, 2006

Our sincere condolences to the wonderful Devers family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bill & Karyn Rozek

Betty and Rex Hardin

December 27, 2006

So sorry we are not in Toledo at this time. We are so thankful that we were able to visit and have dinner before we came back to Florida. May God bless your family in this time of sorrow.

Renee Ritchie

December 27, 2006

Our deepest sympathy goes out to all of you in the loss of your wife, your mother, your sister your friend. God Bless you in your time of need and always. In Christ,
Renee & Gary Ritchie

Caroline Fraser

December 27, 2006

Joan was an inspiration to all with her beauty, smile and friendliness in the face of a debilitating disease that would have devastated most other people. Our hearts go out to the family.
Caroline and Don Fraser
Fort Myers, Fl.

Vic & Judy PROFFITT

December 27, 2006

You have our sincere sympathies...

Lou and Gunnard Rubini

December 27, 2006

Our sincere sympathy to you Vin, Paul,Tommy and the grandchildren.
We enjoyed being your neighbors in Sleepy Hollow. Jeff Bleim also wanted to be remembered to you.

Showing 1 - 25 of 25 results