Joan I. Ulmer Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Joan I. Ulmer of Kalamazoo, Michigan, who passed away on February 19, 2026, at the age of 88, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the quiet moments of reflection, let us honor Joan's memory by embracing the beauty of each fleeting moment, knowing that her spirit resides in the eternal tapestry of existence, forever woven into the fabric of our hearts.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Loren Draper and Charlotte Draper (Dickinson); her husband Adolf Ulmer; her son Eric; and her siblings, Carolyn DesVoignes, Gary and Larry Draper.
She is survived by: her granddaughters, Adeline "Adie" Ulmer, Metta Ulmer and Evelyn "Evie" Ulmer; and her daughter-in-law Jessica Griffioen. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews, extended family and friends, and her church family.
