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JOAN CALOF
Born: Jan 12, 1928
Date of Passing: Jan 14, 2012
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryJOAN CALOF January 12, 1928 - January 14, 2012 Joan, born in Winnipeg, predeceased by her parents Fanny and Rock Calof, graduated from the University of Manitoba and the University of Minnesota School of Social Work. Joan practised her first career in social work in Minneapolis, then enjoyed a distinguished career as a performance artist. Joan wrote and performed monologues and plays, and won several awards, including a Loft Creative Nonfiction Award, and a Playrights' Center Jones Commission. Joan wanted it said, that during her life she helped clients heal, was a good friend and companion, and added humour and joy to the lives of others. She was adventurous in her performances, her many travels and in all her intellectual pursuits. She is survived by her beloved companion, Jerry Hynnek, sister Enid Stevens, two nieces and a nephew.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 03, 2012