Joan Welsch

June 25, 1950-Dec. 4, 2012 MISSOULA – After a long and tiresome struggle with ulcerative colitis, Joan passed away the morning of Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012, at the age of 62. She was a wonderful wife, mother, sister and a very special grandmother. She is survived by her loving husband of nearly 44 years, Bernd, and her son Kevin and his wife Sunshine of Bozeman; her daughters Kristina of Bend, Ore., and Michelle, son-in-law Jody and her two beautiful grandchildren, Ana and Olivia of Dallas; her sister Erma and brothers, Gary and John of Mississippi. She is preceded in death by both her mother, Erma-Louise, and father Marion Nalley. She will forever be missed by those who knew and loved her. Donations can be made in her memory to the Colitis and Crohn's Foundation of America.