Rev. Joan K. Hamlin, age 84, died Sunday March 6, 2016 at Holland Hospital.  She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Rev. Frederick G. Hamlin.

Rev. Joan Hamlin served in the following appointments in the West Michigan Conference: In School, GETS, Sept. 1982; Bridgeman (part-time) 1983; Burnips/Monterey Center 1985; Quincy 1987; Retired 1994; Saugatuck (DSA) 1996-1998.

A funeral was held Saturday, March 12, 2016 at the Douglas Congregational United Church of Christ, 56 Wall St., Douglas, MI. Rev. Salvatore Sapienza officiated.

Condolences may be sent to Rev. Fred Hamlin at P.O. Box 458, Douglas, MI 49406.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you please share your generosity with the animal rescue center of your choice, or the Rick Hamlin Scholarship Fund, Financial Aid Office, 1 Campus Drive, 100 Student Service Building, Allendale, MI 49401. An online register book is available at www.chappellfuneralhome.com.

A complete obituary is available on the funeral home website: http://www.chappellfuneralhome.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/13111/id/3620248

Last Updated on October 30, 2023