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Joan Westfall Obituary
Joan B. "Jody" Westfall, 92, of Lafayette, died at 10:00 AM Thursday, December 5, 2013 at Creasy Springs Health Campus.
She was born March 28, 1921, in Lafayette, to the late Lewis and Sophia Brown. She graduated from St. Francis High School. Her marriage was to Harold W. "Dutch" Westfall on Nov. 15, 1947 here in Lafayette, he passed away on Dec. 28, 1987. Prior to her marriage to Dutch Jody worked at Purdue University in the Chemistry Department for 10 years. She enjoyed square dancing, sewing and traveling. Jody was very gutsy she taught herself to drive and was always ready for a new adventure.
Surviving is a daughter Patricia W. Kopf (husband Jerry W.) of Lafayette; two sons James H. Westfall (wife Cyrena) of West Lafayette, William A. Westfall (wife Deborah K.) of Brookston; grandchildren, Matthew W. Kopf (wife Stephanie), William W. Westfall, Jacob A. Westfall (wife Amber M.), Jessie J. Westfall, Keith Mullens (wife Melanie) and Ryan Mullens (wife Nancy); great-grandchildren, Brayden A. and Bailey M. Westfall, Michael, Zachary, Cameron, Kacey, Abigael, Augustus, and Tucker Mullens.
She is preceded in death by a grandson Jason I. Westfall, two brothers and five sisters.
Visitation will be from 10:30 AM until the time of the Funeral Mass at 12:30 PM on Monday, Dec. 9, 2013 at St. Mary Cathedral with Fr. Jeff Martin officiating. Burial will follow at St. Boniface Cemetery
Those wishing may contribute to the Riley Children's Foundation (Cancer Research), 30 S. Meridian St., Suite 200, Indianapolis, IN 46204-3509 or the Alzheimer's Association, 50 E 91st St., Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46209-4830.
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Don and Carolyn Weedon
December 14, 2013
Pat and Jerry, Sorry to hear about your mother's death. As we are in FL we were not able to come to the funeral. Our thought and prayers are with you all.
Vicky Mellady
December 9, 2013
Jim, Cyrena, Jake, Amber and Jesse .. Please know your family will remain in my thoughts and prayers during this time of sorrow and throughout this holiday season.
Norman/Cay Long
December 8, 2013
December 8, 2013
Dear Jim and family…
Please accept our heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your beloved mother and grandmother.
May you find comfort and hope from our thoughts and reassurances that others care and remember you in your loss and grief.
Although words from friends can't take away the sadness you have in your heart or ease the loneliness that comes when loved ones have parted. Our trust is that you will find that inner strength to carry on…as a tribute, to Jody's wonderful memories with you!
Og Mandino, the famous author wrote, “So each of us in our own way, endures our loss, but cherishes the memories. Just as it should be.”
However, when one's heart is frozen in shock from the loss of a loved one; its family and friends who share their expressions of compassion and friendship which help to sustain us and softens the painful grieving process.
We deeply regret seeing you all lose such a precious loved one. We mourn the loss for you and celebrate Jody's life in her memory…
Nonetheless, our thoughts and our prayers are with you. We hope our message will bring you some measure of comfort. May peace replace your heartache and bountiful warm memories remain.
In closing, “The nicest place to be is in someone's thoughts. The safest place to be is in someone's prayers. And the best place to be is in God's hands.”
With kindest regards…God Bless...
Cay and Norman
Susie Kimbrell McCord
December 8, 2013
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bob., Pam Thomas and Michael Westfall
December 6, 2013
Dear Westfall family,
So sorry to hear of the passing of Aunt Jody. What wonderful memories I cherish of my time at the farm and with your mom and dad. Such fine square dancers they both were and oh so much fun they had in life. Still recall like yesterday the canning sessions at the farm and all of us listening to the Indy 500 on Memorial Day. Your mom and dad meant a lot to me and my dad and mom enjoyed many good times together. May our thoughts and prayers bring comfort to you during this time of sorrow and grief. Let this time pass and then celebrate all the precious time you all spent with her in your own thoughts and family experiences. Blessings to you all,
Bob, Pam, Tom & Michael Westfall
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