Bellingham, Washington
1935 - 2025
Joan Frances (Dorsey) Roley passed away on September 8, 2025 after a brief illness. She was 90 years old. She was still reading a book a day until a kidney blockage and ensuing sepsis resulted in her hospitalization. Joan was born in Moro, Illinois on March 8, 1935 to Maurice "Dick" and Ida...
Read MoreScott, Megan, Ross What is the secret to a long life? Must be the water up on Whatcom Street! Was just reading the comments on my dad´s obituary when I saw your mom´s. Sorry for your loss. What a great lady and a long a blessed life
Joanie (Edwards) Burns
September 14, 2025 | Friend
Our family came to Bellingham and became acquainted with the Roleys at FCCB. Three of the 4 siblings were classmates of Paul, Megan and Ross and my mom was part of the quilting group. My daughter was friends with her grandkids. Joan will be missed and I feel lucky to have rubbed shoulders with this amazing family!
Amelia Bacon
September 14, 2025 | Bellingham, WA | Friend
I was a church and choir friend of Joan´s and also a quilting grandma. We had much in common and I often saw her name in relation to quilt shops or quilting websites in recent years!
Linda St Andre
September 13, 2025 | Friend
My sincere condolences to Joans family. What an amazing lady she was, and what a legacy she left in all of you.
Connie Malone Longanecker
September 13, 2025 | School
