January 1, 1933 - January 21, 2018
Joy Annelle Michel, (nee Tink), born January 1, 1933 in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada, died January 21, 2018 at age 85 after a long battle with Parkinson's disease at the Estates of Bloomington, surrounded in prayer by family and friends. Preceded in death by parents, Rev. Walter and Kathryn Tink and grandsons, Kyle Kirby and Mark Ohnsorg. Survived by her husband of 60 years, Joe Michel; children, Renee (John) Herman, Dana Jo (Greg) Ohnsorg, Daniel (Ivy) Michel and Debra (Kent) Kirby; grandchildren, Bradley (Rachael) Herman, Janelle (Brad) Kujath, Brian (Shelly) Ohnsorg ,Monica Ohnsorg, Hannah (Tyler ) Underdown, Rachel Kirby; Aidan, Aldan, Ainsly and Aubry Michel; great=grandchildren, Emily, Sophia and Samuel Ohnsorg; other family members and friends. Special thanks to Joy's Stephen Minister, Shirley Schneider (Colonial Church), Linda Hinz, Mary Jo Paulson, Joan Owens, Esther and Ken Gorlinsky, Dr. Scott Fairbairn, Heartland Hospice and the staff at the Estates and wonderfully caring CNAs. Joy was a wonderful church organist and pianist, and an outstanding accompanist for choirs, ensembles and soloists. Music, family and friends were her life's blessings. "I will miss your soft, strong, beautiful hands"- Joe.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider a gift to Colonial church or the Music Department at Northwest Nazarene University, 623 University Blvd., Nampa, ID 83686. www.nnu.edu/give.
Visitation
Thursday, January 25, 2018
6:00 - 7:30 PM
Morris Nilsen Funeral Chapel
6527 Portland Avenue S.
Richfield, MN 55423
Memorial Service
Friday, January 26, 2018
11:00 AM
Colonial Church of Edina
6200 Colonial Way
Edina, MN 55436
It was with great sadness to hear the news of Joy’s passing. I have so many fond memories of Joy, and so appreciate her ministry through the years to my family and Minneapolis First Church of the Nazarene. Words can never adequately express how we feel, but I’m truly saddened for your loss. I look forward to seeing her again.
“He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.” Revelation 21:4
Mr. Michel,
You don’t remember me but I was a bio student of yours for two years in ‘73 and ‘74. You helped me appreciate what it meant to have pride in learning and it stayed with me for my life.
I am so sorry for your loss. I will say a prayer for you and your family.
Thank you. You made a difference.
Don Houlding
My sincere condolences go to the Michel family for the loss of their dear loved one Joy. I would like to share a Comforting thought from the bible found at Philippians “And the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and your mental powers by means of Christ Jesus.”