BORN

1937

DIED

2017

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Joan Bulthuis-Hanky Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 26, 2017.

BULTHUIS-HANKY, Joan, 80, of Ashland, Va., passed away Christmas Day, December 25, 2017. She was born August 19, 1937 in Chicago, Ill., to James and Marie Skoudlil who predeceased her. She was also predeceased by her husband, Willard Bulthuis. Joan is survived by her husband, Donald Hanky; children, Timothy (Michele) Bulthuis, Geralyn (Gene) Gravatt, Madalyn (Ted) Cauthorne and James (Ashley) Bulthuis; and grandchildren, Zach, Logan, Berkley, Bryan, Sierra and Carson. Visitation for family and friends will be 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, December 28, at St. Ann's Catholic Church, 105 S. Snead Street, Ashland, Va. 23005, where she was a faithful member for many years. Her Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, December 29, 2017, at the church, followed by interment in Woodland Cemetery, Ashland and a reception at the church. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the St. Ann's building fund.

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December 30, 2017

Dan and Annette Bramos

Joan was a dear friend, and a great example of a wonderful Catholic woman. She was a great inspiration to all. Our deepest sympathies go out to her family and friends. We have no doubt that she occupies a very special place in heaven. She was certainly an angel on earth. Thank you, Joan for your friendship and support during a very tough time in our lives.
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December 27, 2017

Dawn Wallace

My Deepest Sympathy to friends & family. Joan will surely be missed.
We had so much fun together, line dancin', Birthday
lunches & enjoying plays @ Cat theatre, & just talking.
R.I.P. my friend, I'll always treasure our friendship.

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Memorial Events
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Dec

28

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

St. Ann's Catholic Church

105 S. Snead Street, Ashland, VA

Dec

29

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Ann's Catholic Church

105 S. Snead Street, Ashland, VA

Dec

29

Interment

Woodland Cemetery

Ashland, VA

Funeral services provided by:

Nelsen Funeral Home - Ashland

412 S. Washington Hwy., Ashland, VA 23005

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