Joan Babcock

1943 - 2010

JOAN K. BABCOCK Passed away on November 23, 2010 after a short battle with emphysema, she was 67. She was born on February 5, 1943 in Rome, New York and lived in Chicago, Illinois before moving to Riverside. Joan graduated from Riverside Poly with high honors and married Philip Babcock on March 3, 1962. While Phil was stationed in Washington, she worked for Beneficial Financial before returning to Riverside to start a family. Joan is survived by her son, Bruce and his wife Patti and their two children, Jennifer and Joshua; daughter, Vicky Tursellino and her husband Will and their two children, Tara and William. Joan lived for her children and grandchildren. She attended their baseball and softball games whenever she could. She loved camping in her motorhome. She loved to talk and socialize and kept in constant contact with family and friends across the country. She also had a passion for her Pomeranians and Hallmark stores. Visitation will be Thursday, 12/2 from 6-8pm and funeral services will be Friday, 12/3 at 11am, both at Acheson and Graham Garden of Prayer Mortuary, 7944 Magnolia Ave., Riverside, CA. Following the funeral, a celebration of life will be held at her son\'s house. Joan will join her husband at the Riverside National Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of Acheson & Graham Garden of Prayer Mortuary (951) 688-1221 www.achesonandgraham.com