Joan E. (Masters) Mail

Joan Evelyn Mail, 94, of Osceola, passed away Monday, June 7, 2021 at the Center for Hospice Care in Mishawaka.  She was born on May 26, 1927 in South Haven, MI, the daughter of the late Mary Edwards (Stevens) and Roscoe Masters.  Joan and the love of her life, Lawrence Mail, were married on August 5, 1944.  They enjoyed gardening and searching for collectables.  They were married 66 years before his death on December 18, 2012.  Their son, Steven, preceded them in death on September 3, 2010.  

Joan was very accomplished at everything she did.  She learned sign language to communicate with her beloved grandson, Jason and looked forward to spending time with him every Saturday.  She enjoyed logic puzzles, jigsaw puzzles, sewing, crochet, knitting, playing cards, gardening and construction.  No job was too big for her to tackle.  Above all, Joan was a kind and gentle mother, grandmother a loving daughter and wife, and friend to many.  She would want to thank her daughters Susan and Sandra and grandson Jeffry for their tender loving care.  

Family members include daughters, Sandra Mitchell, Susan (John) Trawitz; daughter-in-law, Deborah Simms Mail; nine grandchildren, Angela (Lance) Reynolds, Jason Young, Jeffry Patulski, Brett (Tonya) Patulski, Ginger Mitchell, Eric (Carrie) Mail, Evan (Hillary) Mail, Robert Alan Mail (deceased), Jennifer Brown; fifteen great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren.  

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Palmer Funeral Home - Bubb Chapel, 3910 N. Main Street, Mishawaka where a memorial service will take place on Saturday, June 19th at 2:00 p.m. with family and friends gathering one hour prior to the memorial service.

Memorial contributions may be given in Joan’s memory to the Center for Hospice Care, 501 Comfort Place, Mishawaka, IN 46545.

Online condolences can be made at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com

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