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Joan Severance Obituary
was born January 18, 1936, in Santa Anna, Texas. After battling Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, she joined her husband of 48 years, Richard Paul Severance, and her daughter, Linda Humes, on December 13, 2014. She is survived by her daughters Karen (Ralph) Messner, Amy Indgjer, and Julie (Tim) Williams, her son Dan Severance, grandchildren Brandon, Joel, Crystal, Chad, Michelle, Scott, Joshua, Sarah, Dustin, Marissa, and Lucas, along with eight great-grandchildren. A celebration of Joan's life will be held Monday, December 22, 2014, 11:00 am at Tempe Nazarene Church, 3929 S. Rural Rd., Tempe, AZ 85225 with a luncheon reception following. A graveside service will be held 3:00 pm at Valley of the Sun Mortuary & Cemetery, 10940 East Chandler Heights Road, Chandler, AZ. In lieu of flowers, please consider giving a memorial contribution to Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 230 East Ohio Street, Suite 304, Chicago, Illinois 60611-3201, http://pulmonaryfibrosis.org/ways-to-give/donate-now.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joan Severance
6 Entries
December 27, 2014
As you already know I have known your Mother for a number of years and got to know her well; she was a sweet and wonderful woman who was a joy to call friend!
Gidget Zeek
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December 25, 2014
My sincere condolences to the family for the loss of your loved one. May prayers strengthen you and memories comfort you, and may our Lord Jesus Christ and God our Father, who loves us, comfort your hearts and "make you firm". (2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17)
Joyce Tolliver
December 20, 2014
My condolences to the family. I worked with Joan for many years and she was my friend
Emma Flores
December 18, 2014
"My sincere condolences to Joan's family. Will always remember Joan, as a
strong and dedicated leader in her life's vocation. Will cherish her warm and kind friendship.
Frances Clark
December 17, 2014
Joan and I became friends when we worked together for several years. To the family - I share in your sorrow, and my prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Esther McBride
December 16, 2014
We worked together for over 20 years. Have had many laughs together and cried together. Rest in peace now.
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