Joan VanBoxel, 71, Green Bay died peacefully, Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at home. Born on February 9, 1944, in Green Bay, she is the daughter of the late Walter and Angeline (Meyers) VanBoxel. Joan loved participating in the Special Olympics, in particular bowling, working at Aspiro, dancing, Westerns movies, the Green Bay Packers, and coloring.
She is survived by her sisters, Joyce Haworth of DePere and Shirley Ness of Gillette; sister-in-law, Helen Payette Barr of Louisiana; special friend, John of Green Bay; many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Joan was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Betty Martell; brothers, Edward and Earl Payette.
Visitation at Malcore Funeral Home (East), 701 N. Baird Street, Monday from 6:00 PM until the time of the Memorial Service at 7:00 PM with Richard Cleveland officiating. Burial at St. John Cemetery, Coleman.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff of Unity Hospice and Hil Scotchwood Assisted Living for loving and caring for her to the end.