Joen Marie McDaniel

Joen Marie Jaeger McDaniel was born, in Napa, California on November 22, 1959, to Marshall and Billie Jaeger. We lost Joen, unexpectedly, from a sudden illness, on Saturday, November 1st, 2025, at the age of sixty-five, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. A shining star, Joen touched everyone she met with her infectious personality and warm heart.

Joen, a fourth generation Jaeger, spent her entire life in Napa County where she met and married her husband, Gary Ray McDaniel. They raised two sons, Gary Cole McDaniel and Bryan Joseph McDaniel.

Having a distinguished career in Banking, Joen's professional accomplishments were matched only by her kindness and generosity. Joen started her successful banking career with Bank of America, in Napa. She continued her career with Citicorp Savings & Loan, in St. Helena, Manager for Independence Savings & Loan, in Fairfield, Vice President of Operations for The Vintage Bank, in Napa, Napa Community Bank as Senior Vice President of Operations, in Napa. Joen completed her career in Finance as the Accounts Payable Manager for Lixit Corporation, on November 1st.

Joen was a leader in several community service clubs; active with the Boys and Girls Club of Napa Valley where she was a long-time board member and past president, a board member of the Wolfe Center and a member of the Sunrise Rotary Club. Joen volunteered her services, for ten years as Secretary-Treasurer for the Carneros Fire Department. She was an avid supporter of the Wildlife Rescue Center, in Napa. Joen devoted herself to her children's and grandchildren's schools and sports activities. She never missed a game or a performance. She loved camping trips with family and friends; and enjoying time in the garden on weekends, accompanied by her dogs. Her annual focus was the family reunion at Monterey Dunes, enjoying family and her early morning walks on the beach, with coffee in hand.

Survivors include her parents Marshall and Billie Jaeger; husband Gary Ray McDaniel; sons Gary Cole McDaniel and Bryan Joseph McDaniel (Elizabeth); grandchildren, Gianna Rose McDaniel and Jared Cole McDaniel, Callie Marie McDaniel, Archer Dominic McDaniel, and Oliver Bradley McDaniel; brother Jeffrey Allen Jaeger (Maria) and many nieces and nephews.

Joen's passing leaves a void in the lives of those who knew her, but her legacy of love, laughter and inspiration will continue to shine brightly. We ask that you not only remember the way her life ended but remember the life she lived.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Joen Marie Jaeger McDaniel's name.

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Boys and Girls Club of Napa Valley

Community Health Foundation Napa Valley (Formerly Collabria Care)

American Heart Association

A private Service will be conducted for the immediate family, and a memorial will be announced later, in 2026. Joen Marie McDaniel