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Joan Draschner Obituary

Joan Marie Draschner

Resident of Las Vegas

Feb. 20, 1932-Nov. 30, 2010

Joan was born and raised in Chicago, Il. After high school, Joan married her high school sweetheart and raised three children, Debbie, Frank and Joan. In 1968 the family moved to San Jose, CA. After her children were grown, Joan started her career at FMC Corporation as a Master Scheduler where she assisted in the design of the Bradley Army Defense Vehicle. After 12 years Joan retired, and with her husband moved to Nevada.

Joan was preceded in death earlier this year by her beloved husband of 58 years, Frank. She is survived by her three children, six grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

A graveside service will take place on Tuesday, Dec 7, at 11:00 am at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Los Altos.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by San Jose Mercury News/San Mateo County Times on Dec. 5, 2010.

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December 5, 2010

To the Draschner family, sorry for your loss, may GOD give you his LOVE, PEACE, and STRENGTH in this time of sorrow. May she R.I.P <3

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