Joann Heather Black

John and I will always cherish the gentle kindness of Joanne. She was an integral part of the JO2M ACOM team and made us always feel like family. We will miss her and those special times together. Peace and strength to Admiral Black and the entire family.

Sorry to hear of the loss of our NMCRS Volunteer. I found her volunteer record. Thanks for sharing your mom with NMCRS!

Gail also said Joann had the best parties. They had us and our family as guests in their homes all over the world. Aloha

Gail and I love Joann. She was my Commanding Officers wife and we became good friends with both of them for decades after. She always showed us and our children nothing but kindness. Gail loved all of her stories. They did a shop until you drop trip to Korea together while Jim and I were hunting pheasants.

Joann had a mischievous sense of humor, laughed easily and often. Loved to tell stories and leave out important details. She was quick to share that she met Jim at the state hospital. The important detail being they both worked there! Thank you, Joann, for your laughter, love and magnificent presence. See you on the other side...but not too soon. Wendy

Lila and I go way back to my time in medical school where Jim and I were classmates . We´ve spent many vacations with them and only have fond memories of Joann who was loving and reliable friend to all of our family for the last 20 years..... many amazing cruises and Western travels that can´t be matched . Whoever didn´t like Joann would have to have had something wrong with them. We will miss her and keep her memory .
Lila and Murray Zedeck

I marveled at the stories she would tell about travel and adventure at our "Lutherans At Fun & Fellowship" LAFF dinners!

Our prayers and strength are sent to Dr. Black and his family as they deal with their loss.

Scot and Denise Coller

I attended LMIC with Joann and remember her kindness

In loving memory of a wonderful lady we´ve had the pleasure of meeting.
To Jim and the entire family, we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Fondly, Fran and Jake

The love of friends and family carry you through your grief. God Bless you and your family. Our deepest sympathies.
Broward County Council Navy League

Dr Black, Jennifer, Marty n families. I´m so sorry to read about Mrs Black. I remember seeing her a few times when I was stationed at Whidbey Island, WA Navy Hospital. She seemed like such a nice lady. I send my prayers, condolence and hugs to you. Jennifer I understand the pain and whole in your heart as I lost my mom 3 years ago. May God give you peace and comfort during this difficult time. Hugs

Joann and Jim were among my very first friens when I , young, newly married, and very uncertain, moved to Texas. Over the years our families built many memories--holidays, taking kids to the rodeo, professional meetings and activities. I am forever grateful to both of them and grateful that Jim has kept in touch all these long years. Joann lives in my memory. May she rest in peace and rise in glory. My love to the rest of the family, particularly Jim and Jeanine.

God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.