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Joan Jewell Brown
1931 - 2010
Joan Jewell Brown
1931 - 2010
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BORN
1931
DIED
2010
Joan Brown Obituary
4/5/1931-3/20/2010
Joan peacefully passed away on March 20, 2010 at her home in Loomis after succumbing to lung cancer. She will be deeply missed by her daughters, Danita Brown Astle and Jacki Brown Green.
Joan leaves behind eight grandchildren; Nichele Mori, Brooke Prophet, Jessica Bettencourt, Kimberlie Hancock, Bobby, Brian, Branden and Aaron Astle, eight great-grandchildren; Evan, Kyle and Jacob Mori, Ty, Kaden and Breyer Bettencourt, Matthew Astle and Sadie Hancock; her brothers Edward Kidwell and Bill Kidwell; her sister Glenna Marie Creaney, as well as a large extended family who loved her very deeply.
Joan will be remembered most for her deep personal faith which was the foundation for her resilient spirit and strength; as well as her infectious sense of humor and ability to make others laugh. She enjoyed reading her Bible, working crossword puzzles, watching American Idol, and exchanging Tootsie Pops for hugs with her grand-kids.
Joan is preceded in death by her husband Robert Lee Brown; her eldest daughter Lanice Brown Bicoll; and parents George and Fern Kidwell.
She was laid to rest on what would have been her 79th birthday, April 5, 2010, at Newcastle Cemetery in Newcastle, California.
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Danita Astle
May 30, 2010
It's been two months and ten days since you went back home to be with our Heavenly Father... It seems like yesterday. Love you Mom
Kimberlie Hancock
May 12, 2010
Yesterday as I sat down to work on some baby blankets, for the church's humanitarian aid, I realized that from now on every time I sit down at a sewing machine or pick up a crochet hook I will always have my grandma in my thoughts. I felt warm sunshine and could see her smiling face as if she were there helping me as we worked on the project together. I will miss you everyday for the rest of my life "grma" grandma.
Branden Astle
May 11, 2010
Grandma,
I miss you so much. I know you're always going to be there watching over me and it helps me through a lot. I hope I make you proud, I love you grandma, Branden.
Rhonnie Enterline
May 8, 2010
We love you Aunt Joan. You always had so much joy in your heart. I know we'll be seeing you.
<3
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Glenna Creaney
May 8, 2010
My dearest and only sister. I miss talking to you so much. I know we will see each other again. I love you and miss you. Know I will forever hold you in my heart.. Love, Your Sister Glenna
Rachel Enterline-Ruff
May 7, 2010
Rest in peace Aunt Joan. You are missed by so many!
May 7, 2010
Aunt Joan-You are greatly missed by so many. I know you're in a better place. I'll see you on the other side! Donna
Danita Astle
May 7, 2010
Happy Mother's Day Mom. We miss you so much. We love you!
May 7, 2010
Joan,I miss you so much.You are like a sister to me instead of a cousin.I always looked forward to your phone calls telling me about your family.You were so proud of them. Joyce and Charles
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