Pike, Joan D. 12/21/1933 - 2/7/2017 Gobles Went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 7, 2017.
She was born December 21, 1933 the daughter of Milton and Alice (Frook) Shine in Cadillac, MI. Joan went on to graduate from Mesick High School and County Normal Teacher's College. In 1954, Joan married the love of her life, the late Pastor Gail Pike, and began her own special ministry for the Lord, over 50 years as a pastor's wife at Merson Church.
Throughout those years, Joan loved calling members of the church her "kids" and dear friends, as well as family and friends. She was known for her piano playing, writing music, studying God's Word, speaking, and her gift of loving hospitality. She remained humble, both before the Lord and before those whose lives she touched through sharing Christ's love and grace. Joan is survived by her son, Bill (Lynn) Pike, 2 daughters, Linda (Mike) Phillips and Sharon (Mike) Groth, all of Gobles; 14 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Ginger Olson (Chris) Heath of Tampa, FL.
Visitation will be held Saturday, February 11, from 10-11 AM, at Merson Church; 3313 102nd; Gobles, where a Celebration of Life service will follow at 11 AM. The family suggests memorials to either Merson Church or Great Lakes Hospice Foundation; 900 Cooper St.; Jackson, MI 49202. Arrangements by the Bloomingdale Chapel, D. L. Miller Funeral Home.
She was born December 21, 1933 the daughter of Milton and Alice (Frook) Shine in Cadillac, MI. Joan went on to graduate from Mesick High School and County Normal Teacher's College. In 1954, Joan married the love of her life, the late Pastor Gail Pike, and began her own special ministry for the Lord, over 50 years as a pastor's wife at Merson Church.
Throughout those years, Joan loved calling members of the church her "kids" and dear friends, as well as family and friends. She was known for her piano playing, writing music, studying God's Word, speaking, and her gift of loving hospitality. She remained humble, both before the Lord and before those whose lives she touched through sharing Christ's love and grace. Joan is survived by her son, Bill (Lynn) Pike, 2 daughters, Linda (Mike) Phillips and Sharon (Mike) Groth, all of Gobles; 14 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Ginger Olson (Chris) Heath of Tampa, FL.
Visitation will be held Saturday, February 11, from 10-11 AM, at Merson Church; 3313 102nd; Gobles, where a Celebration of Life service will follow at 11 AM. The family suggests memorials to either Merson Church or Great Lakes Hospice Foundation; 900 Cooper St.; Jackson, MI 49202. Arrangements by the Bloomingdale Chapel, D. L. Miller Funeral Home.
Pike, Joan D. 12/21/1933 - 2/7/2017 Gobles Went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 7, 2017.
She was born December 21, 1933 the daughter of Milton and Alice (Frook) Shine in Cadillac, MI. Joan went on to graduate from Mesick High School and County Normal Teacher's College. In 1954, Joan married the love of her life, the late Pastor Gail Pike, and began her own special ministry for the Lord, over 50 years as a pastor's wife at Merson Church.
Throughout those years, Joan loved calling members of the church her "kids" and dear friends, as well as family and friends. She was known for her piano playing, writing music, studying God's Word, speaking, and her gift of loving hospitality. She remained humble, both before the Lord and before those whose lives she touched through sharing Christ's love and grace. Joan is survived by her son, Bill (Lynn) Pike, 2 daughters, Linda (Mike) Phillips and Sharon (Mike) Groth, all of Gobles; 14 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Ginger Olson (Chris) Heath of Tampa, FL.
Visitation will be held Saturday, February 11, from 10-11 AM, at Merson Church; 3313 102nd; Gobles, where a Celebration of Life service will follow at 11 AM. The family suggests memorials to either Merson Church or Great Lakes Hospice Foundation; 900 Cooper St.; Jackson, MI 49202. Arrangements by the Bloomingdale Chapel, D. L. Miller Funeral Home.
She was born December 21, 1933 the daughter of Milton and Alice (Frook) Shine in Cadillac, MI. Joan went on to graduate from Mesick High School and County Normal Teacher's College. In 1954, Joan married the love of her life, the late Pastor Gail Pike, and began her own special ministry for the Lord, over 50 years as a pastor's wife at Merson Church.
Throughout those years, Joan loved calling members of the church her "kids" and dear friends, as well as family and friends. She was known for her piano playing, writing music, studying God's Word, speaking, and her gift of loving hospitality. She remained humble, both before the Lord and before those whose lives she touched through sharing Christ's love and grace. Joan is survived by her son, Bill (Lynn) Pike, 2 daughters, Linda (Mike) Phillips and Sharon (Mike) Groth, all of Gobles; 14 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Ginger Olson (Chris) Heath of Tampa, FL.
Visitation will be held Saturday, February 11, from 10-11 AM, at Merson Church; 3313 102nd; Gobles, where a Celebration of Life service will follow at 11 AM. The family suggests memorials to either Merson Church or Great Lakes Hospice Foundation; 900 Cooper St.; Jackson, MI 49202. Arrangements by the Bloomingdale Chapel, D. L. Miller Funeral Home.
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