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Joan Severance Obituary

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Joan Clark Severance

Born April 13, 1919 in Whitewater Wisconsin and a Cambrian Park resident for 40 years. Our beloved Mother passed away peacefully on May 18 2007 at the age of 88, in Medford, Oregon.Preceded in death by loving husband of 55 years Francis Willard Severance and infant son Lawrence, devoted parents John and Maude Clark and beloved brother Donald Clark, and sister-in-law Ruth Clark. Survived by her adoring children, Barbara Braman of Medford, OR. Mary Jo Cunha of Tampa FL., John Severance and wife Shirley of Medford OR., and Ginger Machan and husband John of San Jose, CA. Nine grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren will remember her as loving, supportive, and always there with a gentle helping hand. Aunt Joan was always remembered on her birthday and holidays by loving nephews and nieces across the country.Joan was an employee and retiree of the State of California at Agnews Developmental Center while it was still fully operational, caring for the developmentally disabled residence. She took great joy and pride in knowing she was sharing her cheerfulness, love and self with those who needed it the most.Memorial Services Friday, May 25, 2007 10:00 a.m. Darling & Fischer Chapel of the Hills, 615 North Santa Cruz Ave. Los Gatos, CA 95030. Burial Service immediately following, 11:30 a.m. Los Gatos Memorial Park Space 24, Tier 6, Garden of Love 2255 Los Gatos Almaden Road San Jose, CA 95124. Reception to follow at family members home. In lieu of flowers donations to, Hope Services, 30 Las Colinas Lane, San Jose CA 95119.

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Published by San Jose Mercury News on May 23, 2007.

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Gerald Severance

June 3, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
I always enjoyed visiting with your mom.

Marjorie Jacob

May 31, 2007

You have our sympathy for the loss you are greiving for this wonderful lady. Wish we could have known Joan better. Thank you so much for sending us her obit. Our love and prayers are with you.
Marjorie Fern (Severance) and James G. Jacob

Kelly Martinez

May 24, 2007

Barbara and Jason....I am sorry for your loss. I am so glad that I had the chance to meet her several times. Love, Kelly

Darling Fischer Chapel of the Hills

May 23, 2007

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Virginia Allen

May 23, 2007

I remember the wonderful stories of your mom's childhood more than anything. Also, her acceptance of me without judgement years and years ago made a real difference in my life at the time and left a special place in my heart for your mom. I loved to hear her laugh! God bless each of you and help each other recall all of the good times. Love Virginia

BARBARA BRAMAN

May 23, 2007

I'LL MISS YOU TERRIBLY MOM. YOU WERE THE STRONGEST INFLUENCE IN MY LIFE.

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