Joan T. Verdoes

Joan Verdoes Obituary

Joan T. Verdoes

Joanie passed away to heaven on February 21 surrounded by family. She was born in Canada to Pieter and Anna Bol on November 9, 1952 and immigrated to the U.S. at a young age. In recent years she worked for the Stanwood School District and touched the lives of many children and co-workers. Her laughter and humor was contagious as was her compassion and empathy for all she met.
She was mostly proud of her children, Peter (Katie), Benjamin (Traci), Marshall and Dorshell Verdoes; grandson, Oliver and the numerous foster children she took in over the years. She is also survived by sisters, Anita, Janice and Leticia; and mother, Anna Bol.
Joan was preceded in death by husband, Dick Verdoes; and father, Pieter Bol.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., March 5 at Warm Beach Free Methodist Church, Stanwood, WA.

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Published by The Herald (Everett) from Mar. 2 to Mar. 4, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Joan Verdoes

14 Entries

March 21, 2011

Dear family,

Joan, my dear niece,I'll never forget her. September 2010 we had a wonderful time together and she talked proud about her sons.

I wish you all the strength.

Danielle Boshoven

Rik Boshoven

March 20, 2011

Dear Peter, Benji, Marshall, Dorshell and families

During my stay with the family Kloeck I had the pleasure spending time with Joanie and you. I remeber her as a very nice and enthousiastic woman.

I wish you all the strength!!!

March 8, 2011

Peter, Benji, Marshall and Dorshell and families. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. We are fortunate to have known Joan in our lifetime. She was a wonderful person and may she rest in peace. She will be missed.

The Ray Husby Family Arlington, WA

John, Beth, Amelia and Bram

March 8, 2011

Peter, Benjamin, Dorshell, and Marshall our sympathy on the passing of your mother. Joan was such a wonderful, caring person. She touched many lives and will be greatly missed by all.

Nieta Oudshoorn

March 5, 2011

Dear family,

My deepest sympathy to all the family of Joan. I only met her once a very long time ago

John & Alice Smit & Family

March 5, 2011

Peter, Benjamin, Marshall & Darshell - Our thoughts are with you and your families. We send our deepest sympathy and our regrets that we cannot make it down for the memorial.

S.a. M.

March 4, 2011

Joan was such an amazing person, she was my busdriver for the past few months, she got to know us, and she cared. I really miss her.

Judy Rohde

March 4, 2011

Peter, I did not know your mother but she looks like a beautiful woman. I am sorry for your loss and our prayers are with you in this time. Treasure the memories they keep our loved ones near..Judy Rohde

March 4, 2011

Joanie was so much fun to work with out at the farm, sorting cherries and strawberries. We laughed and laughed - that's what I will remember about her, her laughter. Chris's sister, Theresa

Schoneker Family

March 3, 2011

Joan was such a sweet lady. She was my girl's school bus driver for a short while & she always had a smile on her face & would wave to me as they drove away. She would give the kids candy on special days. My little girl loved that! The last time I spoke to her I was helping out at school & she came over to tell me what sweet girls I had & that she missed the little ones she drove to school. I was so happy I got to meet her & that we had a few minutes to get to know each other, but mostly I was happy to say thank you for bringing my girls home safely every day. It made her happy when I told her that. We all were so sad to hear she passed away. I have her smile & our conversation inbedded in my thoughts when I think of her. May she rest in peace. Eventhough it was brief, Thank You Joan for touching our lives

annette kalt

March 3, 2011

Joan was a wonderful woman, she mothered so many children (including me), and touched so many lives. She was a shining star and now everything is feels a bit duller. rip Joannie. Love, Annette

Carol Potter

March 2, 2011

I had the pleasure of meeting her at your concert, Peter. She was so proud of you. Our prayers are with you and yours.

March 2, 2011

Dear family,
I am glad that I had the chance to meet several of you at the care center where Joan spent her last days. My relationship with Joan was through work as drivers for the Stanwood/Camano School Dist. I must admit I teased her and other drivers quite alot. One time that sticks in my mind is when the mechanics had mistakingly thrown a part they needed in the trash bin. I was standing and talking with the guys while they dug around in the bin...Joan approached and wondered what was going on. I told her they were looking for a large rat and as she looked over the edge I yelled out and grabed her...of course she was mad as all get out but she knew it was all done in fun! But I think she kept a watchful eye on me after that.

My wife and I have a previous committment out of town and so I will not able to attend her service.

Please accept my sympathy in the loss of your mother Joan. May you all wrap yourselves in the care and concern of loving family and friends...and take comfort from being held in the hearts and minds of so many who care about all of you.

Sincerely...Ernie Baus

Jennifer Eugene

March 2, 2011

Joan was surrounded by love as she passed and will continue to be loved.

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