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Joan Zurek Obituary
Joan led a life filled with joy and compassion. Described as the life of the party, she had an innate ability to uplift others, encouraging them to believe in themselves. An avid animal and book lover, Joan's passions also included her deep faith, her family, and sharing laughter with those around her.
Joan had a wide array of hobbies that kept her life adventurous and full. She enjoyed boating, skiing, hiking, and paddle boarding. Indoors, she could often be found engrossed in a good book or expressing her love through baking and cooking.
Joan is survived by her loving husband, Rich Zurek; daughters, Katelyn Mouradian (Roupen) and Haley DeRonde (Austin); granddaughters, Madison and Charlie; and grandsons, Bain and Eli. She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Cross; mother, Joyce Cross; and sister, Carolyn Balfour.
Joan's legacy of warmth, love, and zest for life will be cherished and remembered by all who knew her.
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Brad and Kathy Byers
October 22, 2024
May our LORD welcome Joan into heaven with open arms, "good and faithful servant ".
Doris Dunn
October 21, 2024
I didn't know Joan, but I know her daughter, Katelyn. I'm sure Katelyn's spirit matched her mom's vibrant spirit. I'm so sorry for the family's loss. I felt this pain many years ago, and it is not easy.
Sadgio & Diane Fredianelli
October 20, 2024
Sorry for you and your family´s loss. Sending prayers.
Sadgio & Diane
Bruce Fulton
October 20, 2024
God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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Debbie Phillips
September 26, 2024
Joan had an uncanny way to make everybody laugh without telling a joke. Her life was filled with so many funny times, it´s hard to recall all of them but the one I will remember most is when we took a girls trip to The Cayman Islands and she went out into the ocean with a hot pink bathing suit with shiny silver dots on the fabric. When she walked in from being deep in the water, she was covered with shrimp who were attracted to her bathing suit. All that know her have heard this story over and over but we still all laugh because it only could happen to Joan, our dear, wonderful, happy, caring, smart, nurturing and best friend to so many. Since we did not have cell phone cameras back when this incident happened, the best I could do was to have a rendering made for you all to see.
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