Joan Goldstein Obituary

Joan Goldstein

Joan Goldstein, 81, artist, innovator, teacher and counselor, fighter for what is right and important, wife and mother, passed on to her place of peace on December 16, 2013.

She was born November 14, 1932 in Queens, NY to Harry and Anne (Marin) Borowitz. She passed from this world at home in the company of her family after a long and courageous fight with cancer. She savored the deliciousness of life, and she passed with simple beauty, amazing color, and with memories of gentle sea breezes through palm fronds.

Joan spent years as an early childhood educator, then as a full-time mother, active in social issues, especially with the League of Women Voters. She offered her counseling skills to students as head academic counselor in the Department of Computer Technology at Purdue University. She was an advocate for students and in 1996 was recognized as the University's Outstanding Academic Counselor.

She was a dedicated artist, her watercolors evoking especially the beauty of the tropical scenes she so loved. She will walk the beach in peace now and she will be sorely missed by many many around the world, but especially her adoring husband David, her three sons, Dan (spouse Claire), Ted (spouse Barb) and Lon, and four grandchildren, Cyrille, Luc, Ben and Arum.

Walk in peace Sandpiper.

A celebration of Joanie's life will be held at Temple Israel on Sunday, January 12, 2014, at 1:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, the family invites donations in Joan's honor to any of the following: Temple Israel Rabbi's Discretionary Fund (http://templeisraelwlaf.org/), Tippecanoe Arts Federation (http://www.tippecanoearts.org/), Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice (http://rcrc.org/) and

The Wabash Valley Watercolor Society (http://wabashvalleywcsociety.blogspot.com/). Sign the guest book and leave memories at www.soller-baker.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Journal & Courier on Dec. 20, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Joan Goldstein

8 Entries

Maxine & Frank Gilner

December 25, 2013

Deeply sorry to hear of Joan's passing. Hope the wonderful memories you have are a continuing comfort.

We remember a trip you and Joan took to the Netherlands where you rented a sailboat and promptly ran it into a bridge. Letting nothing stop you, you went back and rented another sailboat. We've always admired that spirit. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

Joanne DiCenzo

December 22, 2013

To the friends and family of Joan, please accept our deepest sympathy. She is a great part of our Green Turtle Family. She will be truly missed.

Catharine Andrew

December 22, 2013

Our hearts have been heavy since hearing of Joan's passing. We can hardly imagine being here in Green Turtle Cay without seeing her, having ethical discussions, sharing our love of simple things in life, viewing the sea and sky with an artistic eye. GTC is like a second home and Joan has been a part of an extended family here. A mentor and good friend. We will miss her so very dearly. Our love to David, their sons and family. We hope to surround David with our love and share carrying his heavy heart if we can. Sending our thoughts and prayers. Andy and Cath

Taken during the 1994 CPT Awards Banquet.

Tina Robbins

December 21, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with Joan's family & friends. She was a lovely woman and an amazing academic advisor for Purdue University's Computer Technology Department. She provided a great deal of understanding, support, encouragement, and a friendship to me as an adult student trying to fit in with the younger students. Joan sponsored Alpha Lambda Kappa, a sorority for Women in Computer Technology and she will be remembered forever!

Deborah Price

December 20, 2013

David, My thoughts and prayer are with you and your sons at your loss of such a special, special lady. I will not be in IN for the service but will take your spirits with me to Israel when I leave on the 7th. Much love, Deborah

Patti Mason

December 20, 2013

I met Joan through LWV back in 1972-- she was a wonderful person and leader in the community. Although we lost touch in recent years, I always remembered fondly using the ditto machine in her basement to reproduce the LWV newsletters. Such a thoughtful person will be missed by her family and community.

Alice Anderson

December 20, 2013

My condolences to David and family...I met Joan so many times at the International Center...she was a great supporter of the IC. She and David helped me contact an Irishman who was here temporarily and needed work...I paid him and he did a tremendous job clearing weeds and fallen limbs from my yard...at the time, their advice was very helpful. May she rest in peace.

Tetia Lee

December 20, 2013

Joan, I will miss seeing your bright smile and wonderful artwork at the Wells Building. I know you'll be watching over us to make sure the world is as beautiful as you captured it.

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