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Joan Walsh Obituary
1943 - 2014
Joan Carol (Carman) Walsh was born in Tacoma, Washington on November 5, 1943. She attended Puyallup, Washington schools, and then attended Washington State University, in Seattle, Washington, followed by Weaver Airline Academy in Kansas City, Missouri. She was employed by Pacific Airlines, in Monterey, California, where she traveled the country. She met Roger Walsh in 1961 and they were married in 1966. They started in Puyallup and shortly after moved to Nampa, then Homedale, and finally Boise, where they raised two children, Stacey and Michelle. Joani cared for her home and children according to God's biblical teachings. She was an integral part in the typing and publishing of the Suriname, South America, Trio Indian tribes first Bible. She was later employed by the Woman's Clinic in Boise until her retirement in 2009.
Joani enjoyed God's wonderful landscapes, from the desert to the mountains to the ocean beaches. She traveled wide and far, camped in the mountains of Idaho, gardened for fun, and was an avid quilter. In 1970, through the Women's Bible Study Fellowship, Joani gave her life to Jesus Christ, and became a "fisher-of mankind" sharing His grace and love with a soft touch to everyone she met. She was devoted to her two children, her four grandchildren, and one great grandchild, and will be missed by many.
Joani was preceded in death by her mother Dorothy L. (Coleman) Carman, and her father Richard N. Carman. She is survived by her brother Richard of Washington; her husband Roger of Boise; their son Stacey and his wife Sylvia, their three children: Sarah, Melissa, and Nathan of Nampa; their daughter Michelle, her son Noah and his wife Amethyst, and their daughter Kara of Boise.
A private family graveside service will be held at the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery. Interment will be conducted by Alden-Waggoner Funeral Chapel.
A memorial service and celebration will be conducted at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 1, 2014, at Cole Community Church, which is at 8775 Ustick Road, Boise, Idaho. All those who were touched by Joani Walsh and her walk with her heavenly Father, God Almighty, are encouraged to attend.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to the Boise Rescue Mission.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joan Walsh
Jim and Elaine Meade
February 4, 2014
Dear Roger, we just learned of Joani's passing. What a shock it must be for you and your family. It is to us.. We extend our sympathy and love to you. Joan was always the most positive and caring person. She was the Leavitts right hand for so long.
How comforting to know she is safely Home. God Bless
Anita Fleming
February 4, 2014
Roger, please accept my sympathies, prayers and loving energy to you and your family. May God's love shine down upon you as I know it is on Joani.
Love Anita (Paul and Caroline's daughter)
Debby & Larry Jones
February 3, 2014
Dear Roger, Stacey and Michelle and families, We are saddened to hear of your loss of sweet Joani. Please know you are all in our prayers that our Lord will comfort you and heal your broken hearts. Gone but not ever forgotten and knowing we will see her again gives us hope. Love, Debby & Larry Jones
Cheryl Bottoms
February 3, 2014
Dear Roger, Stacey and Michelle, Please accept my most heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your dear Joani. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family. In love and rememberance, Cheryl Tucker Bottoms Caldwell, Idaho
February 2, 2014
Dear Roger, Michelle and Stacey,
Too many years have passed by without seeing your faces but we will all join Joani in Heaven someday. Hallelujah! I remember Joani as an encourager in my life - her big smile (with dimples) always brightened my day. I had a small mobile home where the church office was housed temporarily and Joani worked as part time secretary. God bless you all! Pat (Farrell) Compton (and Bob)
February 1, 2014
Dear Roger, Stacey and Michelle, I just heard of Joani's passing today. I am so very sorry. The names, Roger and Joani Walsh were
"Staples" in our home for as long as I can remember! I will always remember Joani's beautiful smile and quiet/calming demeanor. May our God comfort you all and trust in Him that she is dancing in heaven and reuniting with all those who have gone before her. Much love, Connie Tucker Smith, Burbank, Washington
Connie & Dave Clapier
January 31, 2014
Roger, my regards to you and your children. I know Joani will be dearly missed and I ache for you all, but I know she is in a better place where there is no pain or sorrow. Luv ya Rog, my longtime friend.
Debby Longenecker
January 30, 2014
Dear Roger, Stacey, Michelle and family,
Joani was a dear sweet sister is the Lord. Joani always knew when to call me on the phone. God gave her a wonderful caring and compassionate heart. Her Sew'n'So friends are going to miss her so very much. She is rejoicing now with her Lord and Savior. Grace to you all and Peace.
Much Love,
Debby
Linley Stanger
January 29, 2014
Dear Roger,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family for the loss of Joani.
Sincerely,
Linley
January 29, 2014
All of us who we're lucky enough to have known Joanie have holes in our hearts What a beautiful example of a Christian life she left for all of us. Roger, we ache with you. The Bolton Family
Ralph Elmore
January 29, 2014
I am a friend of Stacy Walsh at Ten Mile Christian Church in Meridian, Idaho. I am sorry for the loss of your dear Joan. My prayer is that our Lord Jesus will fill and comfort your hearts in this time of grief.
Judi Sandidge
January 29, 2014
Roger, my heart aches for you and your family. Yet, we can celebrate Joani's life. She is celebrating with her heavenly Father! Joani was one of the sweetest women I have ever known. Christ's love shone through her, through her sweet and gentle spirit. Many will miss Joani. I will especially miss her warm smile and her sincere hugs. May you always feel the cloak of God's love wrapped around you.
Theresa, Jeff, Janelle & Olivia Winn
January 28, 2014
Sending our love to Roger, Stacey, Michelle and their families. Joani was an amazing woman - I remember her smile, her encouraging words and the kindness and love that seemed to shine from her very core. God's blessings to the Walsh family - she loved you all so!
January 28, 2014
We love you Rodger. We are so sorry for the loss of your precious Joani. To Stacey and Michelle and family we extend our heartfelt sadness at this time. We know she is in heaven with her Jesus, it is just hard for those of you left behind. May God cradle you in His arms and give you peace. Love, Ross and Pat
January 28, 2014
My heart goes out to Roger and their family at the loss of Joani. She was a great woman, such an encourager to continually trust Jesus and she had an amazing memory of scripture which she shared with anyone she could. Spending time with Joani meant seeing her shine with love for Jesus and her family. She was a blessing in my life and i have thanked God many times for having had her in my life. She always offered a hug and now we know who is hugging her!
Nancy Duncanson, Goodyear, AZ
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