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Joan Landis Obituary

Landis, Joan
Joan L. Landis, age 71, passed very peacefully September 6, 2012 to be with the Lord our Savior. She was a resident of Pacific Senior Living of Peoria since July 2010. She passed on from Alzheimer's disease. Joan was born September 23, 1940 to the late Audrey and Mildred Frund in Norvelt, PA. She has a sister Dawn Renee in Acme, PA. ,a sister Darlene Sprung in St Louis and brother Dale in Texas. Her children include Mark Hudec of Norvelt, PA., Brian Hudec of Pittsburgh, PA., Jennifer Hudec of Litchfield Park, AZ., and Darin Hudec of Phoenix, AZ. Step Children Kimberly Franz of Litchfield Park and Ted Landis of Peoria, AZ. Seven grandchildren and two great Grand Children. Joan spent twenty six years as office manager for Database Systems, Phoenix and before Phoenix was a secretary in the Mt. Pleasant Area School District in PA. She and Chuck were married November 22, 1980. Joan loved animals and was known to stop on the way to work and pick up strays. A memorial service was held Monday September 10th, at the West End Baptist Church 9101 W. Indian School Rd. Pastor Greg Caudle officiating as she was a member of the choir. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in memory to Alzheimer's Association, Sun Valley Animal Shelter and Hospice of the West. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery will be held later by family. Services entrusted to Advantage Crystal Rose Funeral Home of Tolleson.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Sep. 12, 2012.

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Marcus Mitchell

September 15, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts.

Linda M. Laborin

September 12, 2012

Dr. Landis I am so sorry to hear about your loss , My prayers are with you and your family .

Angel & Rosie Miranda

September 11, 2012

Dr Landis we are so sorry for your loss. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts, and prayers.

September 10, 2012

Dr Landis,
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your wife. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kathy McMuride Johnson

September 10, 2012

Paul and I were so sad to hear about the loss of Joan. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. Jackie Landis

Billy & Sandy Thompson

September 10, 2012

My wife and I loved Joan very much. Chuck and I have been playing golf together for many years and Joan & Chuck were our neighbors. We spent many hours together going out to dinners with other members of our golfing group. She will be missed by the folks on Mohawk Lane, may she rest in peace.

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