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JOANN BRINK Obituary

JoAnn Brink, 79, of Raytown, Mo., passed away June 20, 2012. Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, June 24, at DW Newcomers Floral Hills Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 12 to 1 p.m. Sunday, at the funeral home. JoAnn was born in Clark County, Iowa, and had lived in the K.C. area most of her life. She worked at Bendix for several years before becoming the owner of Raytown Recreation for 42 years. JoAnn was very active in her neighborhood bridge club for over 50 years and was deeply devoted to her family. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Deborah Hassell. Survivors include her husband, Donald Brink; two daughters, Janie Gibson Whalen, Diana Arnett; two sons, Donald Brink, Jr., Douglas Brink; three sisters, Doris Redman, Martha Reasoner, Ellen Peterson; 12 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Fond memories and condolences for the family may be left at www.floralhillsfuneralhome.com. Arr.: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Floral Hills Funeral Home, 7000 Blue Ridge Blvd., KCMO 64133 (816) 353-1218. D. W. Newcomer's Sons Funeral Homes, Cemeteries, Crematories 816-353-1218 www.floralhillsfuneralhome.com

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Published by Kansas City Star on Jun. 22, 2012.

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Cathy Arnett

June 24, 2012

Our deepest sympathy and compassion we extend to the family. We know Diana through her husband, Steve. I have been praying for Everyone in your family as have many of our extended family and friends whom you have never met. May God's love, peace and comfort surround you during this difficult time.
From Jim , Cathy, Cheryl and Stephen Arnett... Baton Rouge, Louisiana . Love to all who receive this

Janie Brink Gibson Whalen

June 23, 2012

Our family is so grateful to you all for your kind thoughts and prayers. I will be sure to show them to my dad.....

Fran Medlock

June 23, 2012

Don, you and Joann were wonderful neighbors for 30 years. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

June 22, 2012

....So many memories through the years come to mind at a time like this...remember the good ones and smile.
Gloria and Rak El Paso,Texas

Keith McCready

June 22, 2012

Don, my heart goes out to you. You and Joann helped me through my worst times, and for that, I will always be grateful to you. May God bless you and your family. RIP, Joann.

Bob & Armel Carroll

June 22, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Stacy Crawford

June 22, 2012

I am truly sorry for your loss. I know she will missed by many.

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