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William Patrick "Bill" Joure

Grand Rapids, Michigan

09/10/1941 - 01/13/2026 (Age 84)

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DIED
January 13, 2026
AGE
84
LOCATION
Grand Rapids, Michigan
CHARITY
American Diabetes Association

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Bill was born on September 10, 1941, in Marine City, Michigan to William B. Joure and Katherine E. (Cunningham) Joure. He grew up living on the St. Clair River, and was raised with a love of the water, family and humor. He graduated from Marine City High School, and was a lifelong Mariner meeting...

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Sally, so sorry to hear of Bill´s passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Nancy and Don Clark

I was the "plant lady", and took care of plants at the Allstate office. Bill "blue eyes" was the manager, with a great sense of humor... we all missed him when he moved away from G.R. We are sorry for your loss.. Greg & Mary Martisius

Cousin Bill, "The Godfather" I could not have been blessed with a better Godfather and friend. I will never forget the look on your face when your University of Michigan hat blew off of you head and gently sunk to the bottom of the canal in Amsterdam, it was a beautiful sight to these "Spartan eyes". You have done well my friend, now is your time to enjoy the glory of being with the Lord in heaven. Please reserve a spot for me, for when I arrive I will be looking for my Godfather we have a...

It was a privilege to know Bill, a true joy to be around. I remember several times visiting him at his home in EGR. We would take turns reading limericks from one of several of his books. I would listen to him recite limericks for hours. I always left him with a smile on my face. Usually singing the Vatican rag.

Bill and I were friends and colleagues for many years. I consider it was a privilege to have had a great working partner in Bill, and value what we had. Rest in Peace Bill.

As a friend of Nancy , her Dad Bill was always a great guy and supportive. Don't think he knew about our shenanigans regardless Bill was always there. Rest in peace Mr Joure. God Bless.