Joan Marie Lange

I had the pleasure of working with Joanie in the early days of our practice in Issaquah. I am very sorry to hear this news. Sending love & light to her family and all those who will dearly miss her. Christine Lee, MD

Dear George,
Debra just told me about Joanie. She was truly an inspiration and so brave. She reminded me of my brother's determination. Our deepest condolences.
Rhonda and Scott Des Islets

Dear George, John, Emily and Michael, I am so sorry to hear of Joan's passing. l have such fond memories of her when our children were classmates at QAS. Joanie was always such fun, so thoughtful and inclusive. I am sorry I can't be there to express my condolences but I wanted you to know I admire her courageous battle and your family is in our thoughts and prayers. RIP Joan.
The Thometz Family

Dear George, Emily and family,
I have missed Joanie and all of you since the move to Chicago but am so glad she got to be there for this time to be with her beloved family and grandson. She will always be an inspiration to all of us.
All my very best from Seattle,
Nanette Robinson MD

I had the pleasure of working with Joanie at Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle where we were both Breast Cancer Care Coordinators. Joanie was a caring, compassionate nurse that gave her heart and soul to her patients and they loved her for it. We shared and office and would often share stories of our lives which included many similarities, having both grown up in large Catholic families in the Midwest during the 50's and 60's. She was very proud of her children and all their fine...

I had the pleasure to work with Joanie at Virginia Mason in Seattle. Together we were the Breast Cancer Coordinators for the Breast Cancer Team. She was a great colleague as well as a caring, compassionate advocate for all of our patients. They loved her as much as we did. We shared an office and during that time shared stories and had lots of common denominators, having both grown up in large Catholic families in the Midwest. She loved her family and spoke fondly of her children and their...

My condolences to George, John,Emily and Michael and baby Henry and all of Joanie's siblings. Joanie was such a fun spirited woman and God Bless her eternal life now with God and the heavens above. I'm so happy you no longer suffer and are in pain.

I remember my time with you and Peggy at MSU and will never forget the short time so long ago we could laugh as cousins. I made my god moms (your moms recipe for our dinner Spinach Lasagna.)

Your incredible endurance and...

My condolences to the family. Joan or as we knew her Joanie was a wonderful advocate for patients. She could solve any problem and ease any anxiety that a patient had. She brought her warmth, courage, smile and expertise to every day. I loved working with her and she always brightened my day. She selflessly gave to others. She is missed.