M. Joan Rice

Joan was my nurse practitioner all during my tenure with Dr. Walter Kirker, and I followed her as my go-to doctor for years to come, at another practice in Lemoyne and then in Carlisle. She retired, but I have so many fond memories of her - she was always smiling, genuinely concerned about her patients, and had a remarkable gift of making me feel good! What a wonderful lady she was, and I am so very sorry to read of her passing. May she rest in peace, God love her!

I got to know Joan as a patient of Dr Kirker. My first experience with a nurse practitioner and one I so appreciated both as a patient receiving excellent care from Joan and as a fine example and role model as I later pursued nursing as a career and calling. Joan"s influence and care indeed a blessing on the many lives she touched as a nurse and beautiful life she lived.

Joan was indeed a pioneer, an inspiration and a mentor to so many Nurse Practitioners, especially in her outreach to migrant workers, the poor and the downtrodden. I remember her quite fondly in my early years as a Nurse Practitioner in the mid-90's. She gave me many a word of encouragement as I began my career of helping others. Rest well, Joan, you have earned it. Thank you for the mercies you extended to so many and for being a wonderful role model.

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

I remember you mom (and dad) from Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and Camp Shickellemy so many years ago.... So sorry for your loss.