Joan Bryers
March 9, 1951 – April 15, 2026
A memorial visitation will be held 2:00 pm to 4 pm Saturday April 25, 2026 at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home. Interment will be in Forest Home Cemetery, Newberry, MI. Memorial contributions may be given to Kairos Dwelling. Friends and family may share a condolence message online at www.joldersma-klein.com.
Obituary
Age “39”, passed away Wednesday April 15, 2026, at Villa at Borgess Place. Joan was born March 9, 1951, in Trenton, MI the daughter of James and Maurine (Hetrick) Bryers. She was a graduate of Newberry High School and retired from Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital. Joan enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, playing cards, and animals. She was united in marriage to John Scott Whitman who preceded her in death in 2010. Also preceding her in death are her parents and brother Allan Bryers. Surviving are two daughters, Torrey (John) Wenger, Courtney McCaul; one son, Devon (Tinessa) Moss; five grandchildren, Holden, Zachary, Neil, Duncan, Truman; three great-grandchildren, Kinsley, Emery, Nina; five brothers, Singrad, Mark, Brian, Bruce, Robert; many nieces, nephews, & cousins.

Aunt Joan, You will forever be my favorite aunt. I’m so sad Millie never go to meet you before your passing. At least she will get to hear all the amazing stories about you at your memorial service. She would have loved you as much as I do. Tristan was too young to rememeber how much you and Uncle Scott oogled all over him when we visited. I will miss your handwritten notes that I looked forward to every single Christmas. I have every single one saved. I will never forget the time I was helping you at Grandpa’s house and you told me I could pick out whatever I wanted. I have held that little grandfather clock dear to me ever since. Your hugs, I will miss those hugs that held on to me so tight. And I’ll never forget all the times you called me ‘kiddo’. Aunt Joan, may you rest in peace and know how loved you are, how missed you are and how the time we had together meant so much. To my cousins, Devon, (Tinessa), Torry (John) and Courtney…to all the grandkids, to the uncles and to all that held you so close….I’m so very sorry for your loss. I know my late husband, my dad and Uncle Scott and all of our other family members who are no longer here are so happy to have you in their arms. All our love, Ambre, Tristan and Millie