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JOAN DOESCHER Obituary
JOAN C. DOESCHER (Age 63)
On Saturday, August 18, 2012, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of Rex A. Doescher; mother of Sean (Brooke) Doescher, Stacey (Matthew) Baron, and Justin Doescher; grandmother of Nicholas and Austin; sister of Vincent Whitcomb and Robert Whitcomb. Also survived by many loving family members and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking) Friday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Memorial Service at Paint Branch Unitarian Universalist Church, 3215 Powder Mill Rd., Adelphi, MD on Saturday, August 25, at 11 a.m. Interment private. Memorial contributions may be made to Breast Cancer Research Foundation, 60 East 56th Street, 8th floor, New York, NY 10022.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Memories and Condolences
for JOAN DOESCHER
August 26, 2012
Joanie in Reflective Mood.
Rex Doescher
August 26, 2012
Theresa Yost
August 24, 2012
Joanie was the most, kind, caring, optimistic person I know. She was a great friend to my mom and I am very thankful to have been fortunate enough to know her. My heart goes out to the family. The world is a very different place. Heaven has gained another perfect angel.
Best Friends. Joan & Patti
August 24, 2012
Michael Goldsbury
August 23, 2012
Many happy memories with Joan and family in Camden. Sorry we didn't keep in better touch with you. Love always your cousin Mike Goldsbury and family.
Amber Chilipko
August 23, 2012
You were a constant reminder of how precious life really is. Though our time together was cut short, you influenced my life more than you will ever know. Your jussy is in good hands!
Steven Bergquist
August 22, 2012
A devoted niece and sweet cousin, Joanie lit up our lives and we are all better for having her in our lives. And that light will still shine in every act of kindness we do. And there is a new and bright star in the Heavens tonight.
All the Bergquist Family
Allie Juers
August 22, 2012
Such a special women, touched so many, and her wonderful light will be missed on earth. I was very privledged to meet Joanie and spend time with her and the wonderful family. God Bless you!
Linda Hargraves
August 22, 2012
You were always a light and a great inspiration to me Joan. Love ya. You will always be in my memory as one of my best of friend.
Jussy
August 22, 2012
You were the best mother in the world. Miss you and love you very much.
Stacey Baron
August 22, 2012
Mita - I Love You to the Moon and Back.
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