Joan Jacobsen Olsen

1934 - 2018

Joan Jacobsen Olsen

FRANKFORT -- Joan Jacobsen Olsen, 85, passed away Nov. 4, 2018.

Joanie was born in Flint, Mich., to Carl and Lila (Gorivan) Jacobsen.

Joanie attended Frankfort public schools, making lifelong friends, and in eighth grade was taught by her beloved Aunt Gladys Hejl. Joanie was a member of the queen's court, together with her dear friend and sister-in-law, Kristine Clark, participated in Frankfort centennial and sesquicentennial celebrations.

Joanie was an avid reader, a lifelong learner, and thoughtful about the world and current events.

While living in Ann Arbor, she made many wonderful friends and was active in numerous volunteer organizations, including Meals on Wheels and the Ann Arbor Thrift Shop. Joanie enjoyed attending the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra concerts and the University of Michigan basketball games.

Joanie was the family anchor. She was kind and wise, and her family benefited from her love and "pearls of wisdom." Joanie and her late husband, Bill, were devoted to their family, hosting the annual family reunion, and the grandchildren continue her tradition of driving to the west end of Main Street, every time they visit Frankfort, to "check on Lake Michigan."

Her soulmate and husband of 67 years, Bill Olsen, passed away last year.

She is survived by her sons, William (Joanne) Olsen, David (Julie) Olsen; her daughter, Kristine (Daniel) Drake; six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and sister-in-law, Kristine Olsen Clark.

Joanie will be deeply missed. A private celebration of her life will take place next summer. The family extends a heartfelt appreciation to the caregivers at the Maples Benzie County Medical Care Facility and Munson Hospice.

For those who wish to make a memorial contribution, please consider the William R and Joan Olsen Endowment for the Friends of Betsie Valley Trail (www.gtrcf.org/give/our/funds.html/243) or the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy (www.gtrlc.org ).

Arrangements were provided by Jowett Family Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Benzonia.

George Frederick Wagoner

MANISTEE -- Dr. George Frederick Wagoner, of Manistee, formerly of Cadillac peacefully passed into eternity at 10:58 p.m. on Nov. 7, 2018. He was at his home in Manistee with family by his side.

George was born Dec. 12, 1934, to the late George Henry Wagoner and Elnor Gail Thornton Wagoner in Jackson, Mich.

George was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 51 years, Beverly Jane Case Wagoner. Also his half-brother, Robert Paul Spinde, of Wasilla, Alaska, and half-sister Betty Wagoner Brown Aldridge, of Coldwater.

George is survived by his daughters, Marie Elizabeth Linn (Jack), of Cadillac, Linda Katherine Turner, of Frankfort; and his son, Michael Thomas Wagoner (Heidi), of Sumner, Wash.; grandchildren, Cayme Marie Sharp Olsen (Dillon), of Ogden, Utah, Michael Robert Wagoner (Mimi Ngyun Wagoner), of Sumner, Wash., and McKayla Nicole Wagoner, of Bend, Ore.; great-grandchildren, Avery Jane Olsen and Stella Ross Olsen, both of Ogden, Utah. Many nieces and nephews will always remember their Uncle "Corky". Also survived by his dear friend Diana Glass.

George began his career guiding precious life into the world, his passion turned to the elderly the last few years. He served as vice president on the Board of the Manistee County Council on Aging. "Seniors deserve our honor and respect." George gave of himself with time and love. The MCCOA honored George and his late wife Beverly by naming the new Senior Center after them. "I've looked for a fitting memorial for Bev for 11 years and this is it, this is it. It will live on when so many memorials I know are just gone. THIS WILL LIVE ON," he told those closest to him. "The inclusion of Mom makes it meaningful to me," he told his daughter, Marie.

Memorial services will be held at the First Congregational UCC in Cadillac on Friday, Nov. 16, 2018, and at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, at the First Congregational Church in Manistee.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the MCCOA, Wagoner Center, 457 River St., Manistee MI 49660.

For a full obituary and an online guestbook please visit www.petersonfh.com. Arrangements were made by Peterson Funeral and Cremation Services in Cadillac.