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In Memory Of
Joanne Hill Otting
Joanne Hill Otting
d. Feb 8, 2019
Joanne H. Otting, age 89, of Fort Collins, Colorado passed away peacefully at home on February 8, 2019.
Descendent of a prominent Detroit family, she was born and raised in Michigan. After graduating from Lapeer High School in 1947, she briefly attended Women's College of Denver where she developed a lifelong love of Colorado.
Married to Robert W. Otting in 1948, she became the ultimate stay-at-home Mom and homemaker. She lovingly raised 6 children while living in many parts of the country related to her husband's career in the automotive industry.
She had a lifelong love of music, theater and sports and was a talented oil and watercolor painter. She will always be remembered for her avid love of politics and a good debate. She was a devout Christian.
Joanne was preceeded in death by daughter, Vicki and sons, Daniel W. and James T. Otting.
She is survived by daughters, Judith Slaney and Denise McEldowney (Mark); daughter-in-law, Nan Otting (Dan); son, David R. Otting; as well as 10 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
Per her request, cremation will be followed by a private family remembrance. She requested that any donations be made to the charity of your choice.
Descendent of a prominent Detroit family, she was born and raised in Michigan. After graduating from Lapeer High School in 1947, she briefly attended Women's College of Denver where she developed a lifelong love of Colorado.
Married to Robert W. Otting in 1948, she became the ultimate stay-at-home Mom and homemaker. She lovingly raised 6 children while living in many parts of the country related to her husband's career in the automotive industry.
She had a lifelong love of music, theater and sports and was a talented oil and watercolor painter. She will always be remembered for her avid love of politics and a good debate. She was a devout Christian.
Joanne was preceeded in death by daughter, Vicki and sons, Daniel W. and James T. Otting.
She is survived by daughters, Judith Slaney and Denise McEldowney (Mark); daughter-in-law, Nan Otting (Dan); son, David R. Otting; as well as 10 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
Per her request, cremation will be followed by a private family remembrance. She requested that any donations be made to the charity of your choice.
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