Joan Squiers, 92

Published 8:59 pm Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Joan Squiers, 92
Aug. 4, 1919 —
March 21, 2012

Joan Squiers, 92, of Cassopolis, died Wednesday, March 21, 2012, in The Timbers, Dowagiac.
She was born in Penn Township on Aug. 4, 1919, to Clare and Vesta (Cook) Gleason.  Joan married Glenn Squiers in Long Beach, Calif., on March 2, 1943. He preceded her in death on Jan. 31, 1986. She was also preceded by her parents; one son, Craig Squiers; and two brothers, Robert Gleason and James Gleason.                        She was an active founding member of the Cass County Medical Care Facility Auxiliary. She was an avid bridge player.
Joan is survived by two daughters, Lisa (Ron) Smith of Niles and Susan (Russ) Carey of Edwardsburg; one son, Kent Squiers of Boynton Beach, Fla.; 10 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one brother, Dale (Nancy) Gleason of Cassopolis.
The family will observe a private graveside service at Reames and Norton Cemetery, Cassopolis, where Mrs. Squiers remains will be laid to rest beside those of her late husband.
The family prefers memorial contributions to the Cass County Medical Care Facility Auxiliary, 23770 Hospital St., Cassopolis, MI 49031.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Connelly Chapel Wagner Family Funerals, Cassopolis. Online condolences may be sent to wagnercares.com.