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Joan Foth Obituary

A memorial service celebrating the life and art of Joan B. Foth will be held from 2 to 3 pm on Saturday, August 7, at the Bradbury Thompson Alumni Center, Washburn University.

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Published by Topeka Capital-Journal on Aug. 1, 2010.

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Nancy Orrick

August 7, 2010

Blessings to the family and blessings to Joan as she crosses over. She has such a kind, beautiful and gentle heart with a remarkable talent given only to a very special few. While she will always live on in the hearts of her family and friends, her shining spirit will be with us through her life, her family and her life's work.

No one had the keen eye and talent that will forever bring New Mexico alive and dancing as this dear soul has. She will always be able to transport us to the places she knew with only a glance at one of the treasures that she so beautifully opened her heart and shared with us.

We are all graced with the time her glorious presence was among us and she will be truly missed.

LaVetta Rolfs

August 5, 2010

Blessings on the journey to Joan and her family. May the golden light of grace be present. My thoughts and prayers are with you,
LaVetta Westphal-Rolfs

July 30, 2010

To the family of Joan Foth: Joan had a great impact on women in my age group, who later in their life attended Washburn University and wanted to persue the arts. There were quite a number of us.

She personally inspired me and will always have a special place in my memory. It's been a little over a year ago that we talked. I am thankful for that time. My sincerest and deepest sympathy to your family. Beth Neuer

Audra & Tom McPeak

July 28, 2010

To Joan's families. We are saddened by her passing. She was a wonderful artist and person. I graduated in 1957 and remember her well! I also knew her late husband Richard. God Bless!

MaryEllen Clinton

July 27, 2010

I took her watercolor class in the 1980's at Washburn U. in Topeka, Ks. My classroom paintings were not good...she took us to paint a Kansas rural landscape one Saturday. I was inspired by the beautiful quiet/simple late fall Kansas landscape. It was my only good painting (she even gave my a compliment).. then and since then..I had it matted and framed and it hangs in my home, today. She was a wonderful and patient instructor and enjoyed her paintings, too.

Carol Yoho

July 27, 2010

I have many fond memories of Joan as an artist, instructor and friend. It is a joy of my life to have known Joan and her work. My sympathies go to her family, and to the art world, in this loss.

Kay Blackburn

July 27, 2010

I so admired Joan as an artist, a teacher and so much more. She was pivotal in introducing me to the art of the SW and helping expand my vision. I know she'll be missed by so many. My condolences to her family and friends.

jan

July 27, 2010

I am sorry to hear the news about Joan.
She and her talent will be dearly missed by so many.
My condolences go out to her family.

May the wonderful memories she left behind bring the family some comfort at this very difficult time. And may the peace of God thru prayer, guard your hearts and thoughts to help you all cope with the loss. Phil 4:6,7

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