Obituary of Joan Inez Bogart

Bogart, Joan Inez Age 89, passed away peacefully at Anthology of Troy on February 6, 2021. Born in Detroit on January 28, 1932 to Joseph and Inez Culton. Joan (Joanie, Inee) was a loving wife (late, Cal Bogart, 51 years), mom, mother-in-law, aunt, grandma, daughter, sister. She was the youngest of three sisters - The Culton girls (Ginny, Cathy and Joan). She graduated from Our Lady of Mercy High School in 1950 along with several lifelong friends. She and Cal married in 1953 and raised their three children in the Magnolia neighborhood where many more lasting friendships were made. They hosted several exchange students and friends and family from around the world. The door was always open! And there was always a bowl of candy! When the nest was empty, she dove head first into a spiritual awakening of sorts, reading book after book from ancient wisdom to new age. She also took a rigorous course in transcendental meditation. She practiced that discipline twice daily for 40 years. This gave her a special resilience and a calm but cheerful spiritual nature. She sought fun as much as she sought wisdom, so there was always laughter when she was around and people gravitated to her. Ultimately, the greatest gift she gave was as a caregiver. She spent a good part of her life caring for and helping people. It was her "reason for being" and she did it exceptionally well. She also made it look easy because it came so naturally. She was always a sympathetic listener, but she really shined when the people she knew were facing their most difficult challenges. When there was a personal crisis or end of life situation, she always knew what to say and what to do to help, and she would roll up her sleeves and do the exhausting work that had to be done. She had an incredible life energy and was a great role model. She loved ice skating and swimming. She was an avid reader and she traveled the world. More than anything, she was someone we loved to be with and have in our lives. We will miss her and her always wise "Inee-isms" immensely. Joan was predeceased by her husband (Calvin Bogart) and son (Steven Bogart). She is survived by her daughter Linda Bogart (Don McBain), son David Bogart (Andrea), grandchildren Meghan McBain, Katherine McBain and Alex Bodi (Katelyn). A celebration of Joans life and a private burial at Great Lakes National Cemetery will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Joans memory to Sandcastles Grief and Support Program for Children, 2850 West Grand Blvd., 3rd floor, Detroit, Michigan 48202; or, The Alzheimers Association; or, The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Eskimo Proverb Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in Heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy.