Joanne Couture

I had Miss Parrott as my freshman English teacher in 1959-60 at Ward High School. She was a great teacher and very enthusiastic and patient and always remembered fondly by me. I am very sorry to hear of her death.

Thank you all for your wonderful messages about Mom. It's so great to see so many Hogan folks chiming in. Mom loved working there so much. She also was a terrific Mom who Amy and I will miss dearly.

To Joannes family,
Joanne was always an inspiration to the master gardeners of Kansas City. She provided great insight and leadership to our Steering Committee. I always enjoyed my gardening talks with her. She even tried to get me to adopt some her neighborhood street cats! She is a very positive influence on our lives and that continues.

Joanne will certainly be missed by me. She and I had more fun cutting up than the gardening that was to take place ! We are Senior Gardeners and remember the special days from our beginning. May God Bless you and your family.

To Amy, John, and all the grandchildren, I am so sorry for your loss. Your mother was my English teacher at Ward High School and your father was my Business teacher at Donnelly College. They were both wonderful people and teachers. I will remember you all in my prayers.

Amy,
I am so sorry to hear about your Mom and Dad. I wish I had known about your Dad sooner. Your mom was the most fun mom I have ever known. I loved the sleepovers at your house in high school. Your parents were both some much fun to be around and really engaged with all of us. Your mom was just as much fun in class as she was at home. What a great example and an inspiration on how to be a great parent.

I am sorry I won't be able to make the services but know that you and John...

Dear John and Amy:

I am very sorry to hear about your mothers passing. She was one of the finest teachers that I ever had the pleasure to work with. More importantly, she was just a magnificent human being. She was so respected by fellow staff and students. She certainly was an inspiration to me. I know this world would be a much better place if there were more Joanne Couture's in it. My deepest sympathy to both of you and your family.

Sincerely,
Ed Lewis