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Opal Joan Ponder, 93, of Bradenton, Florida, formerly of Bay City, Michigan, passed away January 14, 2020. Joan was born in 1926 in South Bend, Indiana to Dolphus and Opal Patrick. She married Francis Ponder in 1946 and relocated to Bay City, Michigan, where they raised their family. They enjoy 67 years of marriage. Joan retired from Delta College bookstore after working there for 26 years. In 1995 Joan and Francis became “snowbirds” and wintered …
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Born

July 12th, 1926
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Passed away

January 14th, 2020
Bradenton, FL, USA

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