Joan K. Welch

Joan K. Welch age 89 of Ensley Township, Sand Lake went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital. She was born May 22, 1934 in Grand Rapids, MI the daughter of Dick and Hazel (Hall) Tramper. She was a loving, caring person who was always willing to help others. Joan loved the Lord and was a member of the Church of the Full Gospel in Sand Lake for 58 years. Surviving are her children, Gary (Connie) Welch, Sandra (David) McMahan, Donald Welch; 5 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; 11 great great grandchildren; brother, Russell Tramper; special cousin, Randy Jackson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald; a grandson; 3 brothers and 1 sister. The family will greet friends Saturday, February 3 from 10:00 am until time of service at 11:00 am at the K.E. Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs. Derald Rhineberger officiating. Interment North Ensley Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired, 456 Cherry St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.