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Joanne was the Daughter of Wesley Anderson and Marie Ashley of Erie and La Harpe Kansas. Joanne grew up with her brother Jim Anderson in San Carlos, CA.
In 1955 Joanne married Jim Karas of Chicago, IL. They moved to Los Altos, CA and raised three children, Daniel, Sandra, and Anthony. Joanne and Jim were blessed with 4 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. After retirement in 1999, Jim and Joanne moved to Del Webb Sun City Lincoln Hills, CA. where Jim could golf. Joanne worked as an Administrative Secretary and also in the travel industry, which gave her the pleasure of seeing the world. Jim and Joanne were active in the Lincoln Community Church and also enjoyed many of the Del Webb Sun City clubs and activities. Jim passed away in 2014.
In 2016 Joanne met Edward Bader of Danville, CA. at a Super Bowl Party. They were married in 2017. Joanne is a DAR member and lifetime member of Beta Sigma Phi. She was such a beautiful person, with a fantastic smile that would not stop. Joanne will be missed by all!!!!! Burial is through the Pierce-Carson-Wall Funeral Home of Erie, Kansas. Joanne will be buried at the Anderson Family Lot in Odense Cemetery @ Rural Erie.
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Sherri
February 23, 2023
We are sending our Sympathy and Sincere Condolences to all of her family and loved ones.
She was a wonderful person and friend. She will be sorely missed by all of her friends and neighbors.
Sherri & Dick Lenz
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Debbie Hughes
February 17, 2023
I was Joanne's Daughter-in-Law for 15 years. I was Married to her Son Dan. She was a very nice person with a great demeanor. We shared some great times and had many laughs. I miss her delicious meals too. I was lucky she was in my life. Sending my thoughts and prayers to her loved ones. Debbie
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