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JOAN PIERCE Obituary

PIERCE, DR. JOAN UHL - of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away peacefully on Monday, October 14, 2013. Joan was dearly loved and will be sorely missed. Dr. Pierce was the former Dean and professor at the College of Nursing at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. She was also the former Associate Dean and professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and Assistant Professor at the University of Washington. Dr. Pierce began her career as professor at University of Utah's College of Nursing. She was actively involved in the Transcultural Nursing Society and was a consultant to the World Health Organization in Singapore. She also authored numerous public health and international health publications. Dr. Pierce's life journey began in Melbourne, Australia. She raised her family in Salt Lake City, Utah. Her career advancements took her to Seattle, Washington, Chapel Hill, North Carolina and Knoxville, Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her sons Brock Andrus and Brett Andrus; husbands, Marlin W. Andrus, Dr. Charles N. Uhl and Dr. John Franklin Pierce. Dr. Pierce is survived by her children, Shauna Andrus (Ray Buchman), Marlin Andrus (Vera), Graydon Andrus (companion, Dr. Suji Lee), Kim Andrus Soper and Shane Andrus (Randi); grandchildren, Dana and Tara Buchman, James Andrus, Galen Andrus, Scott and Chris Soper, Sierra and Cheyanne Andrus, Joshua Andrus, and Lexi Andrus Staley (Chris Staley); great-grandchildren, Shawn and Wyatt Andrus; many friends and colleagues. A celebration of life will be held at 6:00 p.m. at Club LeConte, Knoxville on Thursday, October 17, 2013. Her interment will be in Salt Lake City, Utah. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to "UT Foundation" referencing the J. Frank & Joan Uhl Pierce Engineering Endowment, 120 Perkins Hall, Knoxville, TN 37996 or online at www.volsconnect.com, referencing the J. Frank & Joan Uhl Pierce Engineering Endowment. www.clickfh.com

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Published by Knoxville News Sentinel from Oct. 16 to Oct. 17, 2013.

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Rhondda James

October 28, 2013

Our wonderful. vibrant JoanieBobs has left a big hole in our hearts and some large shoes to fill. I will be ever grateful for the welcome she and Marlin gave us when we moved to America. I'm so sorry cousins, for your lost.

Marlene Rosenkoetter

October 22, 2013

My dear and close friend, we will miss you greatly.

Steve and Jeanie Stow

October 21, 2013

We treasured her as our neighbor and will always remember her laughter,her wit and zest for life.She surely will be entertaining everyone in heaven.We were blessed to have known your mother.

Larry Purnell

October 21, 2013

Kim and family,
We are truly saddened about your mother's death. We have some unforgettable memories with the Transcultural Nursing Society. She will be missed by many, many people.

LaDonna Hurley

October 18, 2013

Joan was a wonderful friend and an inspiration to us all. Praying for her family.

Ali Wilkinson

October 17, 2013

Kim and family,
I am so very sorry for the loss of your Mom. She was clearly an amazing and accomplished woman.
Sending comfort and hugs!

"God looked around his Garden and found an empty place.
He then looked down upon his earth and saw your loving face.
He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest.
His Garden must be beautiful, he always takes the best.
As the days come and go and the world moves on,
I know you're still here, you'll never be gone.
On the night the Angel came and
took your hand,
We cried as you left for an unknown land.
But Heaven rejoiced as you came into
sight,
For your soul was a diamond, shining so bright!"

Rhonda French

October 16, 2013

Got to know her this year at the hair salon. What a lovely, lovely lady. I am very saddened to hear of her death.
Rhonda French

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