Joan W. Dunlap
Age 52, of Lansing, MI, passed away August 21, 2018. She was born December 14, 1965, in Lansing, to Vernon and Alma Fountain.
Joan was a surgical tech for 30 years at Sparrow Hospital and also taught at LCC and Baker College. She loved to go on vacation to DeTour Village in the U.P. It was her “happy place.” Joan loved crafting, but she really was a total boat nerd for Great Lakes ships. Of utmost importance was her family, especially her children. She was a devoted softball and hockey mom, an avid Duke fan, and she just adored her dogs, Chance and Duke.
She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Scott Dunlap; children, Kirk Dunlap and Katie Dunlap, brothers, Mickey (Sandy) Fountain and Glenn (Susan) Fountain; sister, Janet (Chris) Guttridge; and many nieces, nephews and other extended family members. She was preceded in death by her parents and father-in-law, Marion Dunlap.
Her funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 25, 2018, at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel. Interment will follow in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Lansing. Her family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
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Lori Fell
August 22, 2018 at 9:07 amMy heart breaks for all of you. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.
Kendra S Smith
August 22, 2018 at 12:09 pmI am so very sorry to hear this. My thoughts and prayers go out to all her family and friends.
Mary Woods
August 22, 2018 at 12:29 pmI am so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to all family and friends! R.i.P.
Joannenelson
August 22, 2018 at 6:16 pmMickey and all so sorry to hear of your sister pass a way
Denny & Jamie Ramos and family
August 22, 2018 at 6:35 pmJamie and I and our family are all saddened by the news of Joan’s passing. A beautiful soul gone too soon. We will cherish our hockey family memories and reflect on them fondly. We lift you all up in prayer for healing and God’s grace.
The Ramos family
Paula Thomas
August 22, 2018 at 8:13 pmJoan was funny, loving and spicy. Her kids were her world. Scott was her love. I pray for peace to her family and friends. She will be missed and this will hurt for a long time. Remember always her laughter it was so genuine and infectious. Rip my friend.
Michaelle Nicolas Major
August 22, 2018 at 8:27 pmHer crazy laugh always made the softball team bust out laughing too! Gone too soon! My condolences to the family.
Michelle Woods
August 22, 2018 at 8:32 pmI am so very sorry to hear this! I had not seen Joan since I was 16 and saw her last October, I was so excited! It feels like such a blessing now! Very saddened for your family’s loss!
Kari Ann Akini
August 22, 2018 at 8:55 pmI am so sorry to hear of Joan’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with Scott and her family during this difficult time.
Tara clem keenan
August 22, 2018 at 9:10 pmMy heart breaks for her family and i will miss our chats . Fly high
Julie Velez-McNeely
August 22, 2018 at 10:55 pmAn Angel has ascended.
Dorothy Maldonado
August 22, 2018 at 11:41 pmJoan was a special person. Loved her family,her job and very loyal to her friends. I will miss her dry humor and love. Rest In Peace my friend. You were loved. I pray youyfamily.
Margie & Torien
August 23, 2018 at 10:10 amScott/Kathy – I am so sorry to read this right now!! My sincerest condolences to you and your family at this time. Continued prayers for the both of you!
Val Schultz
August 23, 2018 at 11:29 amI’m so sorry for you loss she was a “Wonderful Person” will keep her family in my prayers.
Betsy & Denis Zietlow
August 23, 2018 at 12:01 pmSo very shocked and sorry to hear this news. Prayers of comfort and peace to all of you during this difficult time.
Donna Gawle
August 23, 2018 at 1:00 pmSo very sorry to hear about the loss of Joan. My deepest sympathy goes out to you. I pray you find comfort in wonderful memories of her that will live on in your heart. My favorite memories are her dry humor and infectious laugh!
I regret that I’m out of town and can’t attend the funeral. Please know I’ll be thinking of you in peace and friendship.
Roger Elliott Sexton 67
August 23, 2018 at 3:53 pmWhat a smile!
I met her as a child, Vernon fountain and my dad worked together in the City Hall.
Lori Thornton
August 23, 2018 at 8:16 pmI’m so sorry for your loss! I’ll keep all of you in my prayers. I feel blessed to have been a part of Joan’s work family. Her smile and laughter was wonderful and will be greatly missed.
Carol "CB" Schafer
August 23, 2018 at 9:08 pmI am so sad to hear about the loss of Joan! I coached Joan in softball at Sexton and will forever remember her smile, laugh and love of softball. May the Angels welcome her to paradise! My prayers are with you all at this difficult time,
Janet J Cross
August 23, 2018 at 9:24 pmChildhood memories abound, starting with “Snabs” and my dad, down to Janet and Janet and Jayne and Joanie. My heart is hurting for all of you. May God comfort you and give you peace.
Joe mashni
August 23, 2018 at 11:23 pmWill miss my good friend and happy greeting smile whenever we crossed path and especially the hug that followed
christine stehlik
August 24, 2018 at 7:28 amScott, Katie and Kirk, my heart hurts for you. i am si sorry for your loss.
Liz Cook
August 24, 2018 at 10:18 amScott Katie and Kurt I am so sorry you have to go through this. Joan was an amazing soul that touched many lives. Her smile and laugh will be forever remembered. Tim is in heaven with open arms for her. Please reach out if you need anything at all. Surround yourself with your family and friends they will help hold you up. God bless you all.
Lisa D. Bowie
August 24, 2018 at 6:51 pmDear Joan, I didn’t know you very well, but know your sister, Janet from high school. When I learned of your passing I was stunned and moved to tears. Sadly, not because I knew you personally, but because of our brief friendship on Facebook that went awry during the 2012 Presidential election. You in the corner of Romney and me in corner of Obama. At one point we became so impassioned that our online debates resulted in anger that soon took over and led to Facebook “unfriending.” Now I shed tears because it would take you transitioning to your eternal life for me to realize pettiness of this magnitude has no place between relatively rational people caring people. We had a difference of opinion and that’s where our disagreement should have ended. Your passing should not have been how I learned this lesson or what’s truly important life, love and happiness, but nonetheless this has proven to be a poignant lesson, as loss often is. I don’t know what happened, but I do know 52 is far too young for your husband, kids and other family members to be forced to say goodbye. Joan, may you Rest In the same Paradise you created for others while here. And when I get to Paradise be expecting me to find you to extend to a heartfelt apology. #SoarHigh
Heather H
August 24, 2018 at 8:45 pmA piece of my heart goes with you as you pass to a better place. I will miss you and the friendship that we formed. Your husband Scott, son Kirk, daughter Katie and your family and friends, are in my thoughts and prayers. R.I.P