Lettie Joann DeRoin, 92, of St. Joseph, passed away Friday, November 20, 2020 at Riverside Care Center in St. Joseph.
She was born January 14, 1928 in Hiawatha, Kansas, daughter of Wayne and Teresa "Tress" Hazlett. She married James L. DeRoin on October 31, 1946, and they shared 68 years together. Joann and her husband owned and operated Hazlett Painting Company, DeRoin Construction, and Jim & Jo's Hyliner Bar. Joann loved her family very much, dedicating her life to making a home where they knew they were always welcome. She was an avid pet lover, adopting many pets through the years, but her favorites were her little dogs.
Joann was preceded in death by her husband, parents, son, Richard DeRoin, brother, LeRoy Hazlett, sister, Mary Johnson, and daughter-in-law, Carla Martens.
She is survived by two sons, Jim (Karon) DeRoin of White Cloud, KS and Phillip DeRoin of Elwood, KS, daughter-in-law, Bobbi DeRoin of St. Joseph, six grandchildren, Toni (Kevin) Peterson, Chad (Anne) DeRoin, Robbie (Brian) DeRoin-O'Connell, Brie (John) Phillips, Randi DeRoin, and Dakota Murphy, 14 great grandchildren, and 5 great-great grandchildren.
She has been cremated under the care of Rupp Funeral Home. A Graveside Memorial Service and Inurnment will be held at a later date at White Cloud Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Friends of the Animal Shelter.