Joann Marie Bourdeau

Joann Marie Bourdeau, 92, of Fenton, passed away with her family at her side on Monday, October 13, 2025 at Abbey Park in Grand Blanc.

Born on September 2, 1933 in Flint, she was one of 12 children born to William and Lena (Louiselle) Bradford.  She was a graduate of Hoover High School.  Joann was retired from Fisher Body where she worked as a data analyst.  She was a member of the ABWA and of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Flint.  For many years she volunteered at the Whaley Childrens Center, where she was known to dress up as a clown for the kids.  She loved golfing, bowling, crocheting, playing cards, boating (especially sailing) and taking family ski trips.  Above anything else she cherished the time she spent with her grandsons, whether it was going to MSU games, taking them golfing or sleepovers with games of Monopoly and waking up the next morning for famous breakfasts of pancakes and scrambled eggs.

Joann is survived by her three children; Rick Rodgerson, Kimberly Bourdeau and Roberta Fike and her husband Gary, her prized grandsons Cameron "Prince" and Skyler "Angel" Ralph; one sister, Shirley McDowell as well as numerous nieces and nephews and extended family members.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and 10 siblings.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 am Wednesday November 5, 2025 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Chapel of the Holy Innocents.  There will be visitation from 10:00am until time of Mass.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Whaley Children's Center, 1201 Grand Traverse St., Flint, MI 48503.  Please sign the guestbook and leave a memory.