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Joan Balcom Obituary
Joan Elenore Balcom
Entered into rest San Jose, CA, October 22, 2006. Beloved wife of the late Donald M. Balcom. Mother of Robert Balcom, Karen (Balcom) Hokanson, Kristen (Balcom) Tarabetz of San Jose, CA, and Sharon (Balcom) Curliss of Suffolk, VA. Grandmother of R. Lance Balcom, Kathryn Hokanson, Karina Hokanson, Sonora Curliss, Donald Curliss, Kimberly Curliss, Brandy Falcon, Nicole Tavey and Great-grandmother to Robbie Tavey. A native of San Francisco, she was a Santa Clara County resident since 1957. 81 years young, she was a passionate advocate for PTA, Literacy, children and education. Army Veteran, she rose to the rank of Sergeant. Graduate of San Jose State College with her degree in Occupational Therapy.Memorial service will be held at 5:00 PM, Sunday, October 29, 2006 at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 121 S. White Rd., San Jose, CA 95127. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Gloria Dei Lord's Pantry at the same address. Arrangements by DARLING FISCHER GARDEN CHAPEL, San Jose, CA.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Susan Olsen
October 23, 2007
I think of you often! You were a very strong person in my childhood.
Susan Olsen
October 30, 2006
Joan was one of my first memories when we moved to San Jose, she will always be someone special to me and my family.
Linda and Del Gillham
October 30, 2006
Such fond memories of Joan during our years together with our children at Linda Vista and in 4H.She was an enthusiastic worker and well as a friend.Our prayers are with her family
Eve Martinez-Saizan
October 29, 2006
My deepest sympathy to the Balcom family on the loss of Joan.
I worked with Joan for many years
while at Linda Vista School, she was an avid PTA advocate at that school and did a WONDERFUL job always! Loved her smile and sense of humor, truly a great lady who will be missed always.
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Bonnie Lang
October 29, 2006
Our prayers are with you through this time of sorrow. May God bless each and every one of you.
Joan (Canepa and Family) Perry
October 28, 2006
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Darling Fischer Garden Chapel
October 27, 2006
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