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Joanne Downer Obituary

JOANNE DOWNER Edith Joanne Downer, 81, of Las Vegas, passed away Feb. 23, 2010. She was born July 20, 1928, in Detroit, and was a 35-year resident of Nevada. Loving wife, mother and friend, Joanne enjoyed employment in real estate for several years, served as a first lady in the Zelzah Shrine, and loved golf, parties and good conversation. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry; and son, Drew. Joanne is survived by her son, David; granddaughter, Vanessa; and daughter-in-law, Linda. A celebration of life service will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 2, at the Zelzah Shrine Temple, 2222 W. Mesquite Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89106.

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Published by Las Vegas Review-Journal on Feb. 28, 2010.

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DAVID DOWNER

November 13, 2010

MUFFINS, SKEE, AND MYSELF HAVE FOND MEMORIES AND MISS MY MOM, MY DAD, AND MY BROTHER DREW. I KNOW THEY ARE CELEBRATING IN HEAVEN WITH THE NEWS OF VANESSA HAVING A BABY DUE IN APRIL OF 2011. MYSELF AND THE KIDS (ANIMALS)WELCOME EACH NEW DAY WITH WONDERMENT AND EXCITEMENT AS WE TRAVEL OUR BEAUTIFUL FREE COUNTRY IN OUR MOTOR HOME. THE LORD,MEMORIES,AND FRIENDS GUIDE ME EACH DAY.

Mimi Henning

March 4, 2010

I wish to send condolences to David, and all of Joanne's family. I would also like to send condolences on behalf of my parents, Jim and Carolyn Henning.
May she rest in peace.

Jane

March 4, 2010

Joanne was my neighbor for 12 years. She was a wonderful person and great neighbor and we sure do miss her.

Russ Hoffman

March 2, 2010

Joanne's cousin (my mother), Phyllis, and I wish condolences to David, Vanessa and all family. Joanne had her tough times, but enjoyed her younger days and always kept in touch with family. We will always have our memories. May she now rest in peace.

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