Joan Leslie (Clayburn) Eliasen
October 1, 1945 ~ July 3, 2019
Joanie was born in Seattle, Washington, the middle of three beautiful girls born to Gordon and Helen Clayburn. Joanie was preceded in death by her parents; sister Susan Ann Klegman and brother-in-law Kerry Klegman Joanie graduated from Ballard High School in 1964. Joanie married her soulmate Jim Eliasen July 4, 1980.
Joanie became a successful Esthetician working alongside her sisters Susan and Sally-Jo at their salon in Madison Park. Joanie lit up any room she entered with her giving, caring, passionate heart and kindness unlike no other were felt by all who knew her. Joanie's beautiful smile lit up the world around her along with her natural grace. Her courage in the face of cancer was inspiring and she was determined not to let it impact her way of life. She continued celebrating her joy of the seasons making her home come alive, walking daily with her sister, baking with her granddaughters and always having an ear available for her many loved ones.
She is survived by beloved husband James Eliasen, mother-in-law Myrtle Lowater, her children, Michael Zorich (Cristina), Elizabeth Zorich-Harman (Tracy); Rick Zorich (Nicole); and stepson, Erik Eliasen (Valerie); her grandchildren, Joanie, Desire;e Lillian, and Charlotte; her beloved sister Sally-Jo Nardone (Ron); and her many wonderful brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many, many friends who she loved so dearly.
A celebration of Joanie's life will be held on Sunday, August 25, 2019, from 1-5 p.m. at her sister Sally-Jo's home at 22128 Paradise Lake Road, Snohomish, Washington, 98296. See cascadememorial.com post tributes to the family.
Donations can be sent to the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.
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Melody zorich
August 24, 2019
To my sister, who I held in my arms when she was a baby and thought how pretty you are I put my arms around you as I said goodbye in June and you were still beautiful
Farewell sweetheart Pray for Walter and Me
Michele Leamy
August 22, 2019
I'm so sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort support and sustain you through this difficult time.
August 13, 2019
I'm so sorry to hear of Joanie's passing. She was a dear friend all through school (elementary though high school); since our last names both start with C, we were often seated next to each other. I spent many wonderful overnights with her family, even going to the drive-in in our pajamas., a first for me. The Clayburn house was one of my second homes.
Joanie was sweet and caring, and very, very funny. Her sense of humor infused everything she did. Yes, she was very beautiful, but I loved her for her genuine warmth and acceptance, and she made me laugh.
I'm so sorry that she has passed on. My deep condolences to the family. I feel honored to have known her and loved her.
Judi Cleghorn
Judi Cleghorn
August 12, 2019
Joanie was the most lovely woman.. I loved spending time with her.. I miss her beautiful personality and loving way.. She will be forever in my heart..
August 11, 2019
So sorry for your loss. Joanie was such a sweet lady.
Kathy Roach
August 11, 2019
Joan was always beautiful outside and inside, she always had a nice thing to say to me
Amy Shurtleff
August 11, 2019
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