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Joan KERR Obituary
Aged 73, passed peacefully at her home February 19, 2010. Survived by daughter Michele Kerr, and her pride and joy, grandson, Michael James Kerr. She will be missed more than she could ever know. Joan leaves behind loved cousins and dear friends who were with her during her final days. Preceded in death by mother Dolores Martinez, she was also the daughter of Leonard Stillings. Joan was a native San Franciscan who came from a large Irish family. A Sacramento resident for more than 50 years, she truly did leave her heart in San Francisco. She enjoyed the MGM musicals and listening to Sinatra. She was a Sacramento County employee for more than 30 years where she met many dear friends. She is with the angels, her mother, and ''the aunties.'' There will be a Mass in her honor at St. Philomene Catholic Church, Friday, February 26, 2010 at 11am. Private interment will be at St. Mary's Cemetery.
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Gretchen Stevenson
February 17, 2023
I enjoyed working with Joan at the county Research Drive office. She hired me when I was beginning my career with the county. She was a good supervisor. I remember her love of shopping at Macys and Nordstroms. She also loved Frank Sinatra music. She had a beautiful smile and enjoyed life. She was a caring and thoughtful person. I went to visit her in the hospital before she passed away and she spoke very kind and encouraging words to me. I am still working for the county over 30 years now. I can't believe how fast time is going by....it'd been 13 yrs since she passed away. It doesn't seem like that much time has gone by. I miss her.
February 17, 2020
Thinking of Joan today and finding it hard to believe that it has been 10 years since she took her leave. She had the best laugh and she is missed.
Dawn
April 14, 2014
I was thinking of Joan this morning. Hard to believe it has been 4 years. I know she is missed by those who loved and knew her.
Michele Kerr
March 29, 2010
There is not a day that goes by that I don't think about my mom. I reach for the phone and remember I can't call her anymore. I do talk to her, I hope can hear me from up there.
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March 20, 2010
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March 20, 2010
Joan 28th Stree DHA cira.1986
March 20, 2010
David DeVries
March 5, 2010
Michele, So sorry to just have heard of your loss. Joan hired me in 1985 with DHA and instantly made me feel at home in her unit. She was my temporary boss till my next boss arrived from training. I always wished that she had stayed my boss longer because her kindness was second to none. I will truly miss her.
Dawn Hansen (Stacey)
March 4, 2010
Michele,
I was being nostalgic at work today and talking about Joan and the little "Bobcat" she drove, I used to tease her because she would not drive on the freeway she would stay on the surface roads. Then a co-worker told me she heard that Joan had just recently passed away, I was so sad to hear about the loss of your sweet mother. She had a special kindness and spirit and it was a pleasure knowing her. I saw her some time ago at the grocery store and she was so excited to tell me about her wonderful new grandson, Michael. What a blessing he was to her and what a blessing she was to all her "kids" at DHA. She was a special person and a good supervisor. I will always remember her with many fond memories. Take care.
October 2000, Rancho Reposo
Deanne Hoekstra
March 4, 2010
Michelle & Mike: I never met the two of you, but I know how special you were to your mom. I cannot remember the last time she was able to go to Carmel with us. We had so much fun. No matter how she felt, her clothes, hair, make-up & of course, jewels were perfect. So much time has past- too quickly- since I have seen her. I am so sorry for your loss.
Jackie Carrasco Frediani
March 1, 2010
Michelle,
So sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I went to St. Peter's in San Francisco with you mother and we were good buddies in school. We started our relationship earlier than that. As I told you on the phone, our mothers were in the same room at San Francisco Hospital when we were born. Joan and I were born on the same day and she got the first name Joan and I got Joan for my middle name. When we connected again later at school we discovered our past and we started telling everyone at school that we were twins or almost twins. We had a great relationship at school but lost track of each other later. We played phone tag but for some reason we never got connected again. I was so saddened to hear of her passing. I keep you and your family in my prayers, Michelle.
Love Jackie Carrasco Frediani
Beverly Pilas
February 27, 2010
Michelle it has been hard for me to find the words to say to you. I understand what you are going thru right now but at some point i hope my words will comfort you. your mom was the best we work together at 28th street and quickly became friends it helped because she knew my mother. she mentored me and believed in me before i did. then we worked together at research drive. i love your mom her laugh, our talks and all the support she gave me. The thing that i will remember the most is when i lost my mom 7 years ago...(the hardest thing i have ever had to endure)... but your mom would call me a couple times a year just to see how things were going and always offering herself to me when i would need comfort....she would just let me cry to her and tell me she loved me....I will miss your mom and will always honor her with the beautiful memories, thoughts and prayers
Carmen Gifford
February 26, 2010
Dear Michelle,
Your Mom was truly someone very special in my life. I cannot believe the time has slipped away from me and it has been so long since she and I shared a cup of tea, a shopping trip or a lunch at Nordy's. I will call you soon or better yet, may I have your e-mail address?
Much love to you and Mikey,
Carmen
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Joyce Clark
February 25, 2010
To the Kerr family,
Sorry to hear of the passing of Joan, we worked together at DHA and she was a good friend. May she rest in peace and our memories last forever.
David L. Wolf
February 25, 2010
Hi, Michele:
I'm so sorry to learn of your Mom's passing. My deepest sympathies are with you and your family.
February 24, 2010
To Michelle and Mikey,
Joan will be so missed by all of her "Carmel Group" friends. Fortunately we have many memories of our fun times together, including the grandma-to-be baby shower. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Margaret (Smart) Axnick, Coos Bay OR
February 24, 2010
Michele, I am so very sorry to here of your mothers passing. I remember spending the night at your house one time and having a good time.
Sincerely,
Billie Martellaro (Sage)
February 24, 2010
I worked with your mother for years at the county. she was and is a very special lady. I have no dought that she is now without pain and having a good time. my prayers are with you and your family. Edith Parsons Vancouver, Wa.
Gretchen Stevenson
February 24, 2010
Michelle,
I am very sorry to hear about your loss. Joan was my clerical supervisor at DHA, she hired me permanent into the county over 20 yrs ago. She was a great supervisor, compassionate and always willing to help others. She liked Frank Sinatra music and shopping at Macys. I have good memories of working with her. I will miss her.
Kahtleen O'Hession
February 24, 2010
Dear Joanie, You will be missed.
Kathleen Heil
February 23, 2010
Michelle,
Very sorry to hear of your tremendous loss. I worked with your mom for many years and always appreciated her kindness and cheerfulness. Her sweet laugh will always remain in my memory of her.
Sincerely,
February 23, 2010
Please accept my deepest condolences on the passing of your mother. She had wonderful taste in music, and it was truly enjoyable to be in her company. I know your memories will provide you with happiness, and as the days and weeks pass, and you return to the routine of life, may "the God of all comfort" continue to support and strengthen you through family and friends (2 Corinthians 1:3,4).
Kat
February 23, 2010
As a former classmate of Joan at St.Peters in San Francisco ,I am very saddened to hear the news of the passing of our friend. My prayers are with you and your family during this very sad time.
Hugs,
Dorothy( Dottie) Nessel Craword (Union City,CA)
Dottie Crawford
February 23, 2010
As a former classmate of Joan at St.Peters in San Francisco ,I am very saddened to hear the news of the passing of our friend. My prayers are with you and your family during this very sad time.
Hugs,
Dorothy( Dottie) Nessel Craword (Union City,CA)
Lori Wolf-Harner
February 23, 2010
Michele, I am sorry for your loss. I hope the fond memories you have will carry you through this difficult time and in the days ahead. God Bless you.
Brenda McAfee (Sage)
February 23, 2010
Michele sorry to hear about your loss,
Brenda McAfee (Sage)
Stacy Keon
February 23, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
SANDRA CANGA
February 23, 2010
Michele and Family,
I was saddened to hear about your Mom. I have so many fond childhood memories of her. She was the best Team Manager in Bobby Sox Softball!
Warm Hugs, Sandy
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