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Joan Pierce Obituary
In Loving Memory
Dr. Joan Uhl Pierce of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away peacefully on Monday, October 14, 2013. Joan was dearly loved and will be sorely missed. Dr. Pierce was the former Dean and professor at the College of Nursing at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. She was also the former Associate Dean and professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and Assistant Professor at the University of Washington. Dr. Pierce began her career as professor at University of Utah's College of Nursing. She was actively involved in the Transcultural Nursing Society and was a consultant to the World Health Organization in Singapore. She also authored numerous public health and international health publications. Dr. Pierce's life journey began in Melbourne, Australia. She raised her family in Salt Lake City, Utah. Her career advancements took her to Seattle, Washington, Chapel Hill, North Carolina and Knoxville, Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her sons Brock Andrus and Brett Andrus; husbands, Marlin W. Andrus, Dr. Charles N. Uhl and Dr. John Franklin Pierce. Dr. Pierce is survived by her children, Shauna Andrus (Ray Buchman), Marlin Andrus (Vera), Graydon Andrus (companion, Dr. Suji Lee), Kim Andrus Soper and Shane Andrus (Randi); grandchildren, Dana and Tara Buchman, James Andrus, Galen Andrus, Scott and Chris Soper, Sierra and Cheyanne Andrus, Joshua Andrus, and Lexi Andrus Staley (Chris Staley); great-grandchildren, Shawn and Wyatt Andrus; many friends and colleagues. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, October 19, 2013 with a Celebration of Life to follow at 11 a.m. at Cottonwood Memorial Mortuary in Holladay with interment to follow at Holladay Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to "UT Foundation" referencing J. Frank & Joan Uhl Pierce Engineering Endowment, 120 Perkins Hall, Knoxville, TN 37996 or online at www.volsconnect.com, referencing the J. Frank & Joan Uhl Pierce Engineering Endowment. www.clickfh.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Joan Pierce
Rhondda James
October 28, 2013
Our wonderful. vibrant JoanieBobs has left a big hole in our hearts and some large shoes to fill. I will be ever grateful for the welcome she and Marlin gave us when we moved to America. I'm so sorry cousins, for your lost.
Marlene Rosenkoetter
October 22, 2013
My dear and close friend, we will miss you greatly.
Steve and Jeanie Stow
October 21, 2013
We treasured her as our neighbor and will always remember her laughter,her wit and zest for life.She surely will be entertaining everyone in heaven.We were blessed to have known your mother.
Larry Purnell
October 21, 2013
Kim and family,
We are truly saddened about your mother's death. We have some unforgettable memories with the Transcultural Nursing Society. She will be missed by many, many people.
LaDonna Hurley
October 18, 2013
Joan was a wonderful friend and an inspiration to us all. Praying for her family.
Ali Wilkinson
October 17, 2013
Kim and family,
I am so very sorry for the loss of your Mom. She was clearly an amazing and accomplished woman.
Sending comfort and hugs!
"God looked around his Garden and found an empty place.
He then looked down upon his earth and saw your loving face.
He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest.
His Garden must be beautiful, he always takes the best.
As the days come and go and the world moves on,
I know you're still here, you'll never be gone.
On the night the Angel came and
took your hand,
We cried as you left for an unknown land.
But Heaven rejoiced as you came into
sight,
For your soul was a diamond, shining so bright!"
Rhonda French
October 16, 2013
Got to know her this year at the hair salon. What a lovely, lovely lady. I am very saddened to hear of her death.
Rhonda French
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