Hughes, Joan Boecker Went home to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, March 7, 2015 at the age of 75, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. She is survived by her husband, Jack A. Hughes; her sons and daughters-inlaw, William F. Hughes (Jennifer) and Stephen R. Hughes (Mary Anne); her daughter and son-in-law, Caroline Callie A. Cahill (Bill); her sister, Elizabeth Lyons of Charleston, SC; her brother, James Boecker (Gayle) of Lake St. Louis; and her nine grandchildren: Forrest, Hunter, Janie, Caroline, and Elizabeth Hughes; and Sarah, David, Andrew, and Lily Cahill. Joan had a deep love and abiding faith in the Lord, Jesus Christ, which was evident in the way she loved and cared for others. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, Joan grew up in University City where she attended University City High. She graduated from Washington University with a degree in English Literature and went on to teach English and history at Ladue Junior High. She married Jack in 1962. Joan later served as the Area Children's Leader for Bible Study Fellowship International for many years, traveling Missouri and Illinois to meet with BSF groups.She was an avid bird enthusiast who enjoyed birding across the US often in Michigan where she vacationed as a child and summered every year for 63 years. Married to Jack for 53 years, he calls her an All-American Girl who loved people. She adored her family and was a devoted wife, loving mother, and fun grandmother. Joan was effervescent. There was an open, refreshing quality about her as she winsomely and enthusiastically welcomed you into her heart and home. Always upbeat, down-toearth, and forever loyal, Joan enjoyed lasting friendships with many groups, including U. City High classmates, her Kappa Alpha Theta sisters, fellow birders, friends from Michigan and the CSA, church friends, and neighbors. Joan had a beautiful way of putting others ahead of herself which was a tangible reflection of Christ's love for us. She will be greatly missed by all whose lives she touched. Services: A Memorial Service will be held at Central Presbyterian Church, 7700 Davis Drive, at Hanley Road, in Clayton on Friday March 13, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. A reception at the church will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Covenant Seminary, 12330 Conway Road, Creve Coeur, MO 63141 or Central Presbyterian Church, 7700 Davis Drive, St. Louis, MO 63105. Online condolences may be left at www.luptonchapel.com A SERVICE OF LUPTON CHAPEL

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Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch from Mar. 8 to Mar. 11, 2015.

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katy choi

March 17, 2015

Bill, our deepest condolences to you and your family. We send our prayers to your mom...we are sure that your mom is in good hands. katy and Jerry, Brand and Company

Linda C.

March 16, 2015

Our loved ones who have died leave an indelible imprint on our lives. I wish to express my sincere sympathy on your loss. May you draw comfort from our heavenly Father, friends and family as you endure the days ahead.

6 Grade Class Flynn Park Grade School -1951

Rodger (Buddy) Cooper

March 15, 2015

Donalee Houston Echols

March 12, 2015

March 9, 2015

My love and prayers to the family

Sonja hughes

March 9, 2015

Sally and Ann(Hopkins) were so sad to receive this news. We are just very grateful that we had an opportunity to visit with Joan during the weekend of our 57/75 class birthday party. Joan was her usual, wonderful self - the Joan Boecker Hughes that we had been best friends with since 7th grade. We will keep Joan and her family in our thoughts and prayers. Ann and Sally Hopkins

Rodger (Buddy) Cooper

March 9, 2015

Jack:
My deepest condolences to you and your family. I have known Joan since grade school, and she truly was a remarkable person. Our UCHS yearbook had this quote by her name: "Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm."
But Joan's enthusiasm was unique because for some reason
it made others feel that way too. As long as I have known her, Joan transfered her cheerful ,upbeat, positive attitude to those she met. I called her a few months ago, and we discussed the illness. I had a close college friend with pancreatic cancer.
After our talk, one would never have known that she was sick. She had such a beautiful way of putting others before herself. She was truly an Angel all her life.

She will be missed by her friends from the class of 1957 University City High School.

March 9, 2015

Our deepest sympathy to your family. Judy & Vince Shaw

Kathy Rohan Robbins

March 9, 2015

Jack, Betsy & Jim, I'm so sorry to hear of Joanie's passing. She was so much a part of our lives on Pershing, and so much fun to be with. I will miss her, and she's in my prayers.

March 8, 2015

John and I send our love and prayers to all the family during this very difficult times!!!! A very sweet gal!!!! John & Peg Hafner

Terri Schoenlaub

March 8, 2015

So sorry for your loss, Jack, Bill, Steve and Callie. Joan was such a lovely person, full of light. Sending hugs and prayers your way.

March 8, 2015

Jack

I am so very sorry to hear about Joan. You two were the perfect couple that Michaela and I have always greatly admired. Please know we are thinking of you and your family at this very difficult time.

Steve Nollau

Lynn W

March 8, 2015

It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.

March 8, 2015

So sorry for your loss...Thinking of you...Joan and I were friends at U city high school...she will always be remembered by her friendlyness and that beautiful smile..Sharon Broderson Spiegelglass

March 8, 2015

We will all miss Joan- especially her enthusiasm and smile.

George and Chris Bohigian

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