Joan L. Dado

Joan L. Dado of Lake City passed away Saturday, December 19, 2015 at her home. She was 76. Joan was born May 23, 1939 in Dunn County, Wisconsin to Durward and Ethel (Phelps) Armstrong , who preceded her in death. Joan was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother who had a passion for gardening, decorating, housekeeping, and listening to music, but most of all she loved spending time with her family. Joan also had a special place in her heart for animals. Above all, Joan was a dedicated Christian who loved God and supported her husband in his ministry for over 50 years. She was currently a member of the Lake City Free Methodist Church. Joan was a sweet, caring person, greatly loved by all who knew her. On May 17, 1958 she married Andrew W. Dado and he survives her along with their children: Margo (Bruce) McIntyre, Connie (Roger) Francoeur, Marcia Dado and Corinne (Rick) Toth; grandchildren: Stephanie (Andrew) Braun (children: Xander, Sebastian, Aksel, Zackary); Jonathan (Lisa) McIntyre (children: Felix); Michael McIntyre; Thomas Francoeur, Christopher (Shannon) Francoeur (children: David, Haley, Alex, Emily); Nicole (Travis) Thornton; Anna (Will) Pollington (children: Caden); Ashley Moore (fiancÃƒÂ© Jason) (children: Eleanor, Preston, Holden); Andrew Moore (fiancÃƒÂ© Chelsea); Samantha, Glenn, Barbara and Russell Toth; siblings: Nellie Trandum, Lucy Johnson, Ruth Thompson, Jimmy (Cathy) Armstrong, Shirley Armstrong, Paul Armstrong; sisters-in-law: Irene Paulson, Laurice Lambert and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth Armstrong; a sister, Lurene Smith and parents-in-law, Andrew and Susie Dado. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at Peterson Funeral Home in Cadillac with Pastor Michael Dunn officiating. Friends may meet the family Tuesday from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will take place at Old Jennings Cemetery in Missaukee County. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Lake City Free Methodist Church or Hospice of Michigan. An online guestbook is available at www.petersonfh.com.

Joan L. Dado

May 23, 1939 - December 19, 2015