OBITUARY

 Joan Elaine Siemonsma Dye Siemonsma

1934 - 2020

Joan Elaine Siemonsma was born October 11, 1934 in Decatur, Nebraska to Bryan and Ella (Deman) Farrens. She grew up, on a farm west of Decatur, with her two brothers. She departed this life to be with her Lord and Savior October 8, 2020, at the age of 85 years, 11 months, and 28 days.

On February 23, 1951, Joan married Harold John Dye in Omaha, Nebraska. Together they raised two sons, David and Steven. Joan was a housewife and beautician until Harold’s tragic flying accident in 1964. Joan then moved to Decatur and married John Siemonsma in 1965.

Joan continued her beauty shop in Decatur until the age of 70. She and John travelled all over the United States, including Alaska and Hawaii.

Joan is survived by her sons, David (Renee) Dye and Steven (Debbie) Dye; 6 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren.   She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Harold and John; brothers and sisters-in-law, Harlan (Hazel) Farrens, Wibur (Alyce Don) Farrens; grandson, Brent Harold Dye.