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JOAN DONALD
Born: Apr 20, 1939
Date of Passing: May 15, 2017
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryJOAN DONALD April 20, 1939 - May 15, 2017 Joan Donald, 78, of Okotoks, AB, and Mesa, Arizona, died peacefully and unexpectedly May 15, 2017 at her home in Okotoks. Born April 20 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She was predeceased by her parents, Charlie and Mary (Morton) Virden, and her late husband Warren Donald of Winnipeg, Manitoba. Joan spent her childhood on the farm in Two Creeks, MB then off to Business College. She enjoyed her career at Stony Mountain Institution where she retired. Joan enjoyed her remaining years between Mesa, Arizona and Canada. Her many friends and acquaintances adored Joan. Her close friends all have reached out to speak of their cherished memories of her witty humour, heart of gold and love for life. Survivors include her two sons, Steve (Cindy) Donald of Nelson, BC, Ted (Christine) Donald of San Diego, CA.; brother Harry Morton of Okotoks, AB. Also survived by her grandchildren, Chaz, Justin, Codey and Sarah (Ted), Reanna and Tyler (Steve), and her close cousins, Mona Morton and Ted Morton. A Celebration of Joan's Life will be held at Crystal Shores Beach House, 403 Banister Drive, Okotoks, AB, on May 21 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Please come and share your stories and love of Joan. For those of you who would like to donate, your favourite animal charity would be best. Flowers/cards to: 1 Clarke Ave., Apt 103, Okotoks, AB. T1S 1Z6. Contact and Information can be gained at joandonald6@gmail.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 20, 2017
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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I worked with Joanie at Stony Mountain institution for many years. She was a great lady and had some sense of humour! She was always pleasant and had a real zest for life. Working in that environment wasn't always easy but Joanie always had a smile on her face or a joke to tell. After she retired she was missed but we did see her from time to time for lunch and she always looked happy and was loving retirement and her winters away. She was a fantastic, kind lady and she will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with her family during this difficult time. - Posted by: Linda Major (Co-Worker/Friend) on: May 23, 2017
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We first met Rambling Joan at Saturday morning coffee in Mesa. Her love of life and ability to retell a story was amazing. As we got to know her we found her award winning smile warmed our hearts. We love to dance and any time we would be dancing in the courtyard and Joan was there, she would push up on her cheeks and yell out to smile come on smile!! 😀 We will miss her very much and our hearts go out to her family. She will leave a hole in everyone heart. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all today as you celebrate her wonderful life. Sorry we could not make it but we are still trying and I mean trying to get our crops in the ground. 💕💕 - Posted by: Pender and Donna Smith (Mesa friends) on: May 21, 2017