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Joan Mae Houghton

Santa Rosa, California

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Joan Mae HoughtonJoan Heaney fell in love with the lifeguard Sherrill Houghton at Boyes Hot Springs at 17. He was her date for Senior Prom at the Star of the Sea Academy. They married in 1950 and were devoted to each other for 70 years.Joan at 95 shared that her secret for living so long was that...

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I am saddened to hear about Miss Joan. I was also a caregiver to her for many years until the unfortunate COVID came about. Miss Joan and sherril were two of the best people I have ever had the privilege of knowing. There kindness and understanding was unwavering. Ohhhh the stories they would tell from there life together to advice with my children and soo much more. The kindness they extended to me went so much more than just the hours I worked. The invitations to birthdays or watching...

Are thoughts and prayers are with you all hope Joan and sherrill are at peace now together I remember lots of good times at Heaney gathering and some surprise to Joan was very good person I remember her and Ann helping my mom and auntie gert doing the ironing iam very glad we had those times together

I remember the cousin's reunion in 2004 at Morton's swimming pool, I was quite headstrong that I wanted to move to NYC, "Auntie Joan" was so encouraging, she called me over to the picnic bench to "sit down with Auntie Joan" and tell her all about my plans (I even let her in on my plan to walk to 13 agents in NYC that summer and hand deliver my treatment and synopsis) She really took the time to listen to me, I really felt heard and for a 21-year-old, starting out in the world, that can mean...

Many She Rest in Peace with Sherrill. She was a nice lady to talk with. We are all thinking about her at this time .Love Always the cousin's From The Edward Heaney Sr Family. Many Good Family Get togethers.

To Sue & family; I´m so sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. She sounds like such an amazing person; & a wonderful mom. I see so many of her qualities in you, Sue. My heart goes out to you & all your family. All my love.