Joanne-VanBuren-Obituary

Joanne VanBuren

Gresham, Oregon

06/14/1953 - 12/04/2025

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DIED
December 4, 2025
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Gresham, Oregon

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Jo was the eldest of six children born to Nancy and Joe Van Buren. She entered the world at Emanuel Hospital in 1953 and spent her formative years in East County. Jo attended St. Henry Grade School for eight years before graduating from Reynolds High School. She studied math and science at...

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Joanne was such a good friend and neighbor and I cherish my memories of watching you kids grow up and all of our neighborhood fun. Jo and I shared our professional lives as well and for a few years we shared an operatory (on different days, but left each other lots of notes) at Teamsters, and carpooled to our study club. She was always so positive and encouraging. I have such respect for her donation of her time and skills to those less fortunate. My heart is sad for you. It's so...

Heard the news today......I am devastated. Meant to call so many times. My heart goes out to Ryan, Kelly, Chandler and Fred.

A very good friend who I have been blessed to keep in touch with for past couple of years. Loved our walks and talks. Love you

Very sorry to hear Learn of Joanne`s passing. I remember her as such a nice person in high school. What a beautiful, caring, sharing life she led. My condolences to her family and all whose lives she touched.

I´m so sorry to hear about Joanne. She was always so friendly and kind. I just talked with her and Fred at our high school reunion.

Sorry this is so late Was in high school and enjoyed her company

I am so sorry to learn of Joanne's passing, We went to grade school and high school together. She was always a class act with a great mind andfunny as well. I will pray for your family. RIP.