Joan M. Otten

Joan “Tinks” Saboo Otten, our Creator has taken Tink by the hand to take her home. Her earthly journey began December 3, 1952 and her sacred fire was started February 20, 2010. Tink has walked on ahead of her husband Robert, sons, Jim, Jake, Jack and daughter Monica who were at her side at home. Celebrating her life are mother, Rose Saboo; brother, Joe (Judy), sister, Donna; grandchildren, Shyla, Tristan, Chelsea, Leigh-Ann, Cloie, and Arianna Otten; nieces, MacKenzie, Alec Kesis, Melanie; nephew, Joey; aunts, uncles and cousins; mother-in-law, June; brother-in-law, David (Deb); sisters-in-law, Linda (Bernie), Betty (Dave), Carol (Anton); several other nieces and nephews. Her illness did not win, she overcame it because she is now with our Creator. She attended many Anishnabeck events with her family and friends. Tinks will be greatly missed at Pow Wows, Ghost Suppers, Elders gatherings and so much more! She touched so many people with her love and open heart in the Native community from newborns to the Elders. Family, friends and “Buzzing Eagle Drum” gathered at her home on Sunday. Tinks wishes of cremation has taken place and her family will be taking her to Mission Hill Cemetery, Bay Mills in the spring. She would like to give thanks to Dr. Scott, nurse Tammy, Tech Brooklyn, R.A.I staff for their dedication. In lieu of flowers she req uested contributions to Native American Senior Lunches on Plainfield or Grand Valley American Indian Lodge Food Bank on Ferris St. or Three Fires Pow Wow Committee Chi-Me-Qwetch. Arrangements by Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs