Throughout her life Joan was a homemaker and farmer, as she and Roy farmed in Augusta, Colchester, and LaHarpe. Following retirement, they moved to Blandinsville, where they lived until they both entered The Elms. In earlier years Joan spent many hours canning food that she grew in the garden, sharing it with family and friends. For many years she was well-known for her extensive Christmas decorations. She found her greatest joy in spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was devoted to her family and friends.
Joan is survived by three children: Randy (Arlis) DeJaynes of Forsyth, Illinois, Roger (Gretchen) DeJaynes of Blandinsville, Illinois, Rhonda (Jacqueline Savage) of Santa Rosa, California; six grandchildren: Jamie DeJaynes of Monahans, Texas, Adam DeJaynes of Chatham, Illinois, Christopher DeJaynes of Decatur, Illinois, Melissa Bouseman of Marion, Iowa, Royce DeJaynes of LaHarpe, Illinois and Emily DeJaynes of Blandinsville, Illinois; twelve great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Joyce Kreps of Macomb, Illinois; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy, and her parents.
Private family burial will be at the Glade Cemetery in Blandinsville
Throughout her life Joan was a homemaker and farmer, as she and Roy farmed in Augusta, Colchester, and LaHarpe. Following retirement, they moved to Blandinsville, where they lived until they both entered The Elms. In earlier years Joan spent many hours canning food that she grew in the garden, sharing it with family and friends. For many years she was well-known for her extensive Christmas decorations. She found her greatest joy in spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was devoted to her family and friends.
Joan is survived by three children: Randy (Arlis) DeJaynes of Forsyth, Illinois, Roger (Gretchen) DeJaynes of Blandinsville, Illinois, Rhonda (Jacqueline Savage) of Santa Rosa, California; six grandchildren: Jamie DeJaynes of Monahans, Texas, Adam DeJaynes of Chatham, Illinois, Christopher DeJaynes of Decatur, Illinois, Melissa Bouseman of Marion, Iowa, Royce DeJaynes of LaHarpe, Illinois and Emily DeJaynes of Blandinsville, Illinois; twelve great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Joyce Kreps of Macomb, Illinois; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy, and her parents.
Private family burial will be at the Glade Cemetery in Blandinsville
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