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Joan Harnishfeger Obituary

Joan Mary Harnishfeger

Nashville, TN

Joan Mary Harnishfeger, age 73 of Nashville, passed away July 25, 2014. She was born on June 6, 1941 in Cincinnati, OH.

Joan is preceded in death by her parents, Peter and Mary Meyer Bucher, as well as her brother, Jim Bucher.

She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Dale D. Harnishfeger; children, Diane Harnishfeger Morris (Scott), Jeanne Harnishfeger Rowan (Mark) and Thomas Harnishferger (LaWanda); 3 grandchildren, Aidan Rowan, Job Harnishfeger and Jon Thomas Harnishfeger; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Joan enjoyed over 17 years as an associate with Castner Knott at Hickory Hollow Mall. Her lifelong passions included her family, baking, sewing and bowling. She was an avid traveler with her husband Dale, visiting 22 countries including China, Germany and England. During one of their many excursions, they set sail on the final voyage of the QEII from Singapore to the United States.

Visitation with family will be held from 12:30-2:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 2, 2014 at Woodlawn-Roesch-Patton Funeral Home followed by a Memorial service at 2:30 p.m. in Woodlawn's Dignity Hall.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in honor of Joan Harnishfeger to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research - MichaelJFox.org - or to Caris Hospice, 2525 Perimeter Place Drive, Suite 131, Nashville, TN 37214.

Special thanks to Richland Place 3rd floor staff and the staff at Caris Hospice for their exceptional loving service to Joan.

Visit the online obituary at www.MarshallDonnellyCombs.com.

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Published by The Tennessean from Jul. 27 to Aug. 1, 2014.

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Barb Batson

August 2, 2014

Dear Dale,
Anne, one of our cruisers who loved Joanie & admired all you did to care for her just called to let me know she saw the obituary yesterday. You & Joanie have been on my mind & I've just returned from travel so hoped to spend some time w/you. So sorry to miss the memorial! I'm standing by to share memories of our happy times together. You & Joanie have been a joy & a blessing to me.

Mark Farrar

August 2, 2014

Dale, So sorry to hear of your loss! I know after being with someone and sharing a life together as long as you have it will be difficult to picture going forward without her. May you find comfort in knowing that with God's grace you will see her again. She is absent from the body but present with the Lord! Mark Farrar

August 1, 2014

Dale, My prayers will be with you & your family. So sorry for your loss! May you be comforted by the many memories you have made with her over the years! Cyndi Edens, Centerstone

July 31, 2014

Hi Dale, Pat and are very sorry to hear about Joan. We will never forget the good times we had with you and Joan. our prayers are with you
Larry and Pat Mick

charles coleman

July 30, 2014

DALE I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT JOAN. AUDREY AND I HAVE HAD YOU AND JOAN IN OUR THOUGHTS MANY TIMES SINCE OUR TIME TOGETHER IN KNOXVILLE.WE WILL KEEP YOU IN OUR PRAYERS CHARLIE AND AUDREY

July 30, 2014

Dale I am so sorry to hear about Joan. Audrey and I have had you and Joan in our thoughts over the many years since Knoxville. WE will keep you in our prayers. Charlie

Marilyn Tidwell

July 28, 2014

Tom and LaWanda, I am so sorry for your loss. Just know you and your family are in my prayers.

Christi Roberts

July 28, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Bobby Mannery

July 28, 2014

Hi Dale,

I am very sorry to hear about Joan. We will keep you and your family in our Prayers.
God Bless You

Sherry Sullivan

July 28, 2014

Tom and family,
I am very sorry for your loss. Praying for all of you.

John Estes

July 28, 2014

Tom and family, I am very sorry for your loss. Prayers of comfort and strength to you all.

Dale & Vanessa Ford

July 28, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Rex Eaton

July 28, 2014

Tom, my deepest condolences for your loss. Rex Eaton

Robert Summers

July 28, 2014

My sincere sympathy goes out to Tom and his family in the passing of his mother my God comfort you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Judy Larravide

July 28, 2014

My sincere sympathy for all of your family. I worked with Joan at Hickory Hollow Castner-Knott for many years she was such a very sweet lady. Judy Larravide

Freddy and Barbara Williams

July 27, 2014

Tom and family, we want to express our sincere sympathy for the loss of your Mom. May God provide each of you peace and comfort at this time.

Freddy and Barbara

True love knows no age or time. Love is forever.

Diane Harnishfeger Morris

July 26, 2014

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