Joan Barbara Rifenbark, February 15, 1948 — January 02, 2019

Joan Barbara Rifenbark (Traverse City, Michigan, MI) February 15, 1948 January 02, 2019 Death notice, Obituaries, Necrology
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Birth date: February 15, 1948

Death date: January 02, 2019

Death place: Traverse City, Michigan(MI), USA

Funeral Home: Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home

Obituary for Joan Barbara Rifenbark Our beautiful mother, Joan Barbara (Atkinson) Rifenbark, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at home on January 2, 2019. Joan was born in Traverse City, MI on February 15, 1948, the daughter of Wilmer & Margaret Atkinson. She graduated from TC Central in 1966.

She married her husband, Gerald (Jerry) on September 23, 1972 and they spent 46 years devoted to one another. A loving mother of three children, daughters, Sarah (Dan) Valbak of Ashburn, VA, Angela (Tom) Brown of Bear Lake, MI, and son, Gerald (Amanda) Rifenbark of Chicago, IL. She will be deeply missed by her four beautiful grandchildren, Olivia (16) & Chandler Valbak (13), Jake Brown (11) and Marley Rifenbark (1).

Her fondest pastimes were spending quality time with her family. Joan is also survived by her eldest brother, Robert (Patricia) Atkinson of Maple City, MI and her youngest brother, Wilmer Atkinson of Syracuse, NY. Joan’s strong trust in God helped carry her through many difficult days as she battled cancer.

Her faith was visible in the compassion she showed toward others. Anyone who knew her, knew that her family was everything to her. Joan absolutely loved her hometown, Traverse City.

Her most cherished constant was spending each summer downtown during Cherry Festival with her family and closest friends. She had a deep appreciation for the beauty of the water and the cherished times spend during her childhood as well as continuing that legacy with her children and their children. She always welcomed them HOME and found the most joy in everyday that she was surrounded by loved ones.

She wore the title “Mom” and “Grandma” with the utmost pride. At her request, a private burial service will take place at Memorial Gardens Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Joan B Rifenbark can be made to Hospice of Michigan, 10850 E Traverse Hwy, Suite 1155, Traverse City, M 49684.

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death notice Joan Barbara Rifenbark February 15, 1948 — January 02, 2019

obituary notice Joan Barbara Rifenbark February 15, 1948 — January 02, 2019

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