Joan Musick Irwin

Karen and Linda, I´m so sorry for the loss of both your parents in such a short amount of time. It´s comforting to know that the Lord is in control & that we can trust Him in all things. I have good memories of both of them in their involvement with the Young Life committee for many years. Also, was able to renew our friendship when I started to attend Calvary Chapel after Bob went to be with Jesus. It was good to see them each week & get caught up with their family news. I pray that your memories of them will be a comfort & blessing as you grieve. Blessings to you, Maureen McCook

Karen, your Mother was such a positive and encouraging person - to your family, so clearly but also to all the other people she encountered. The memory of your parents lives on in the times we shared. In this sudden time of loss, our hearts feel you close.
Love, Anne & David Cowburn

We are thinking of you all as you grieve the loss of both parents in such rapid succession. Joan was one of the first people I met after moving to Freedom Village a year ago. We started chatting as we shared a bench outside the building, and soon afterwards she invited us to eat dinner with her and George. We could quickly see how deeply they cared for each other and empathized that they could not travel to George's family's cottage in Canada last summer due to his health issues. However, they just glowed as they described having gotten together recently with their family to play board games just as they would have done were they able to still vacation together in Canada. We clearly saw evidence of a very loving family, and I know you will treasure those memories.

Karen and Linda, I was so shocked and saddened to hear of your mother´s sudden passing. I have such fond memories of both your parents. I know that the beauty of their hearts lives on in both of you, and in all of your children and grandchildren. May you find joy in all their smiles during this very difficult time. Both of you, and Aunt Joanie and Uncle George, are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss.

Dear Karen, Linda and families,
Your description of your mom, Joan, is exactly what I remember ... so devoted to her husband and her children. Tending a garden is the perfect metaphor. Her love for you all is woven into the fabric of who you are and how you love so many others. What a gift she and George have given you.
Joan and George were sweet neighbors to my Dad at Freedom Village and we will all now miss visiting.
I am praying comfort and strength for you in these days. You will see them again.

So sorry for the loss of your mother, Karen. I am holding her in my thoughts and will be thinking of her on June 6. I will be in California but will be there in spirit.