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Joan Bihn NIELSEN

1934 - 2018

Joan Bihn NIELSEN obituary, 1934-2018, Petaluma, CA

BORN

1934

DIED

2018

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Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory - Petaluma

850 Keokuk Street

Petaluma, California

Joan NIELSEN Obituary

NIELSEN, Joan Bihn Passed away at home in Petaluma,CA, May 18, 2018, loving mother of Jeff Nielsen (Julie) of Petaluma, Tim Nielsen of Petaluma and Wendy Grado (Tony) of Santa Rosa. Cherished grandmother of Jess, Sonny, Wade and Hayes Nielsen. Great grandmother of Trayce Nielsen. She was the daughter of the late Cyril J. Bihn and Julia Florence Bihn, step daughter of the late Bob Matti and the former wife of the late Harry Nielsen. Joan was born in Petaluma, a member of the pioneer Bihn and Thien families, and was a graduate of Petaluma High School. She worked for 29 years as a secretary at Liberty School and enjoyed walking, camping and gardening. At her request, there will be no services. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. The family prefer memorials be made to the Liberty School Foundation or to Hospice of Petaluma.

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Published by Press Democrat from May 23 to May 24, 2018.

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Janet Rodd

May 28, 2018

Many years ago Joan painted a double light switch plate with flowers for me. It is still on my Knotty Pine wall in my living room, it will always remind me of her smiling face. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family.
RIP Joan. Sincerely, Jan Rodd

Janet Brunetta

May 27, 2018

I had the pleasure of working with Joan at Liberty School for many years. She always had a smile and a kind word. God gained a new Angel

May 27, 2018

So many memories. Love Jill

May 25, 2018

Mom, you always knew what was most important. Love , Jeff

Larry and Cheryl Andresen

May 24, 2018

We love you Auntie Joan

Marilyn Hughes

May 23, 2018

I always loved Joan....I knew her when she worked at Liberty School. She was one of the sweetest ladies I've known. She will be missed!
Marilyn Hughes, Bodega

Karen Lattimore-Ervin

May 23, 2018

My mom Louise Lattimore taught at Liberty School and adored Joan. We are very sorry for your lost and thankful for the great friendship she and Mom had. Praying for you all.

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