Joan I. Dyer

MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 7, 2015 at St. Bartholomew Roman Catholic Church with Father Clem Davis officiating CALLING: 6 - 8 p.m. Friday, March 6th at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home with a rosary service to be conducted by Frank Hager at 5:30 p.m. for those who wish to attend ENTOMBMENT: Garland Brook Cemetery Mausoleum There will be a brunch served by the Women's Guild at St. Bartholomew Catholic Church for those who wish to attend following the committal service. MEMORIAL DONATIONS: Our Hospice of South Central Indiana, www.ourhospice.org. or at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home during the calling Joan I. Dyer, 83 of Columbus, IN, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2015 at 9:45 p.m. at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana Inpatient Facility. Joan was a member of St. Bartholomew Roman Catholic Church in Columbus. Born on August 4, 1931 in Vincennes, Indiana, she was the daughter of Frank and Grace Dant, both of whom preceded her in death. She married Harold "Max" Dyer in 1952 and traveled extensively while her husband was a career U.S. Air Force member. Upon Max being stationed at Bakalar Air Force Base in Columbus, she was employed at Arvin Industries. Joan was an excellent homemaker and prided herself in taking care of her husband and children's every need. Joan enjoyed making memories while camping with her beloved sisters and extended family. She also enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren, as well as, reading, crocheting, cooking, baking, and creating holiday candies. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband Max and infant brother, Larry. She is survived by her sons, David M. (Susan) Dyer of Indianapolis and Scott J. (Teresa) Dyer of Hope; sisters, Rosemary Casey of Indianapolis and Marilyn Wools of Columbus; grandchildren, Jessica, Max and Nick Dyer; step grandchildren, Brandon Dora and Brianna Dora; and six great grandchildren.