Joann Ewing

Edith Joann Wadley Ewing, 74, of Orem passed away, Saturday, October 16, 2004 at Timpanogos Hospital from heart complications. She was born October 11, 1930 in Pleasant Grove to Joseph and Edith Wilmott Wadley. She married Mark Leon Ewing on August 28, 1954 in Ely, Nevada. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Provo LDS Temple.


Joann grew up on the Wadley family farm in Lindon and attended school in Lindon and Pleasant Grove. She graduated from Pleasant Grove High School and attended college in Provo.


Joann was an active member of the LDS Church, served faithfully in many callings, and especially enjoyed her time serving as a Temple Worker in the Provo Temple.


Joann was an avid reader and enjoyed playing the piano.


Her greatest joy in life came from her family. She will be remembered by them as a completely devoted wife and mother. She adored her grandchildren and served her family selflessly. Joann was a fantastic cook and was always seeking to provide the best for her children.


She is survived by five children: Stevan (Susan) Ewing, Highland; Nan (Boyce) Jasper, Mesa; Patrice Ewing, Orem; Alaine (Randy) Cottle, Pleasant Grove; David Ewing, Draper, step-son, Randy (Pam) Rasmussen, Sandy; 14 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Additional survivors include sisters: Lorraine (Leland) Wells and Marcia Colledge.


Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 21, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. in the Orem Fourth Ward Chapel, 50 South 800 East, Orem. Friends may call Wednesday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Olpin Family Mortuary, 494 South 300 East, Pleasant Grove and at the church on Wednesday one hour prior to services.


Interment will be in the Orem City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinfamilymortuary.com.