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Joan Loraine Sterling

1930 - 2017

Joan Loraine Sterling obituary, 1930-2017, Poway, CA

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1930

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2017

Joan Sterling Obituary

Joan Loraine Sterling May 12, 1930 - January 22, 2017 Poway Joan Sterling left her family, Sunday, January 22, to rest in peace.Joan was born in Grand Rapids, MI, lived in Detroit and moved to Lemon Grove, CA, where she attended Grossmont High School her senior year. She then continued her education at San Diego City College to become a comptometer operator.Joan married Dan Sterling in 1950 and together they enjoyed life moving and visiting places such as: Long Beach, Los Angeles, Norfolk, VA, Naples, Italy, Olathe, KS, San Diego, Atsugi, Japan and Poway, CA.In 1959, Joan and her family moved to Poway and have lived there ever since, except for the 2 plus years they lived in Japan starting in 1963.Joan entered her second career path by returning to school at Palomar College and getting certified as a pre-school teacher. There she taught in the child development center on the Palomar campus. She very much loved the work and the friends she made during her years at the school. She loved the children, the creating of activities, giving and going to workshops and all the various activities in the pre-school environment.Joan is preceded in death by her daughter, Anna; and son, Michael. She leaves behind her husband of 66 years, Dan; son, Daniel Wayne Sterling of Escondido, CA; grandchildren, Leisa Marie Evans of San Diego, Danielle Elizabeth Romo of Poway, CA and Nathan Michael Sterling of Escondido, CA. The family wishes to thank everyone for their support and condolences. Please sign the guest book online at legacy.com/obituaries/ pomeradonews .

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Published by Pomerado News on Feb. 16, 2017.

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Alphonso

February 24, 2017

To the family of Joan Loraine Sterling, I am so sorry for your loss. I'm sure you will miss her dearly. Please find comfort in knowing one day we will see our loved ones again. John 6:40. Matthew 5:5.

DM

February 22, 2017

I'm so sorry to hear about Joan's passing. Prayers and thoughts of God's peace are in your behalf. Psalm 86: 5

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