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Joni Gaffrey Obituary
JONI GAFFREY
February 18, 1949 ˜ October 31, 2022
˜ beauty ˜
She was beautiful, for the way she thought. she was beautiful, for the sparkle in her eyes when she talked about something she loved. she was beautiful, for her ability to make other people smile, even if she was sad. no, she wasn’t beautiful for something as temporary as her looks. she was beautiful, deep down to her soul.
-F. Scott Fitzgerald
You are loved and missed more than you will ever know.
K and C
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Rebecca Rodda
December 5, 2025
My best friend in high school. We had so much fun riding horses and having slumber parties. I have fond memories of my 16 th birthday surprise in her barn and making gingerbread houses at her grandmas. We stayed close until the turn of the century then lost contact. Is he was beautiful and I prayGod to hold her in the palm of his hand. Until we meet again...Becky Rodda
Sade Ward
June 6, 2024
She was my 1st grade teacher in maybe 1997 or 1998. We were penpals for a few years after I moved out of Vancouver. I think about her very often. The goat gingerbread cookie we made, the first time I had sour cream and onion chips, when she asked me how CatDog works because I was completely obsessed, the monarch butterflies we hatched, the chicken eggs we incubatedeven the clock that fell on top of me that day You are one of my most memorable people from Vancouver and Felida and I will never ever forget you.
Larissa Michaelis
September 5, 2023
Joni was such an inspiration for so many young and old. She loved life. Her memory will always through people.
Carol Ann Brown
July 27, 2023
My special friend Joni. I enjoyed all the years we worked together at Felida.I still chuckle about the time we had Chef salads at your house in fish bowls!
You looked for the best in everyone, and never had a bad thought about anyone. You cherished every single moment you had with Chris and Keylee. You have left a big hole in their hearts and a whole lot of others as well. My dear dear friend you have received your wings. Much love to you .Big hugs to you Keylee and Chris.
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Casey & Sue
July 20, 2023
We are so sad to hear this! Casey and I sold her home to her in Lakeshore. She absolutely loved it and remodeled it and made it hers. Rest in peace, sweet Joni, and thank you for having us over and continuing to be a friend!
Casey and Sue Collins
Michelle Kain
July 17, 2023
My condolences to your family. Joni was my son's kindergarten teacher at Felida elementary. She was such a wonderful human being and caring teacher. She will be missed.
Gail Waetje
July 17, 2023
She laughed. She loved. She lived.
Nancy Makela
July 16, 2023
A wonderful tribute to your mom!!
She was loved and will be forever in my heart
John Makela
July 16, 2023
What a wonderful lady it was an honor to have known her.
Dorothy Cooper
July 15, 2023
What a beautiful remembrance of your mom! Very heart felt & very true.
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