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JoAnn Roberts Zaharias

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JoAnn Zaharias Obituary

JoAnn Roberts Zaharias 1942 ~ 2008 Our loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister, JoAnn Roberts Zaharias, passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, May 13, 2008 after a valiant battle with cancer. She was born November 28th, 1942 in Los Angeles, California to loving parents, William and Avenell Roberts. She attended NAU earning a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology. She married Jarry Zaharias on June 9th, 1962 and began building a family. She was always serving others in her family, work, and church. After raising an active family of four energetic children, she returned to school and completed a Masters Degree in Social Work. One of her great joys was serving others through her work as Director of the Victim's Counseling Unit of the Salt Lake County DA's Office. Her greatest joys and accomplishments in her life were her husband, children and grandchildren. She loved to spend as much time as she could with them all. JoAnn is survived by her loving husband, Jarry; her children, Andy (Heather) Marc, Nicole (Benjamin) Towers, Alyssa (Justin) Earl; her brother James Roberts (Terri); and numerous grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother and father. The family would like to express thanks to Intermountain Homecare Hospice for their kind and loving care. Funeral services will be held at the Cottonwood Heights Stake Center, 6890 S. 2225 E. on Tues., May 20th at 11 a.m. Friends and family may call Mon. evening May 19th from 6-8 p.m. at Evans and Early Mortuary, 574 E. 100 S. and again Tues., May 20th from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the Cottonwood Heights Stake Center. Interment will be at the Mount Olivet Cemetery immediately following the funeral service. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to www.the3day.org (click on Alyssa Earl, Andy or Heather Zaharais) in JoAnn's name. Funeral Directors, Evans and Early Mortuary, Salt Lake City, Utah.

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Published by The Salt Lake Tribune from May 17 to May 18, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for JoAnn Zaharias

20 Entries

Joy Natale

May 23, 2008

Dear Zaharias Family:
I am a prosecutor who worked with JoAnn for several years at the Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office. JoAnn brought so much peace and comfort to the victims of horrendous crimes. She will truly be missed and the people of Salt Lake County have suffered a great loss with her passing. It no surprise to me that victims like Jenny Boone, whose case I prosecuted, have continued to not only remember her but also continue to sincerely appreciate everything she did for them and think of her in the highest regard for years after their cases have been processed in the criminal justice system. I can only hope that the kind of love, understanding and hope that JoAnn gave so freely to others will find you as you cope with these difficult times.

Sgt Fernandez

May 21, 2008

Mr Zaharias,

I worked with your wife on the SART board and she was a very sweet and kind person - I will miss her.

Les and Vernice Robinson

May 20, 2008

Jarry, We are so saddened by the passing of Joann. We would like to send this from the 1st TLI condo group. We are so very sad by this news and wish we would have know sooner, as we would have liked to speak with you person to person. We will never forget you two and will always think of fond memories with the both of you through these years!! Thanks Jarry for all that you have done for our little group. We miss you and your energy!! Your family will be in our prayers, love Les and Vernice Robinson (from all condo members)

Larry D. Clark

May 20, 2008

Jarry,
Sorry to hear about your loss at this time, JoAnn leaves a great legacy for you and your family. I am glad that we were able to know her and her sense of humor that she has. It will be a great thing for your children and grandchildern to remember her always, to remember her smile and her love for her family.
God Bless you and your family at this time.
Regards,
Larry & Cindy Clark

Dan Zaharias

May 20, 2008

Sorry to here about your loss and extend our condolences to all of you, we have to keep in mind that JoAnn is in a much better place with our Lord.
Dan & Judy Zaharias and Family

Roscoe lindsay petroff

May 19, 2008

With all of our love thoughts and prayers during your families hard time.

Jim Beazer

May 19, 2008

Dear Marc and Jarry, I am so sorry that you and your family have this trial to go through. I don't like to use the word loss, JoAnn is not lost. I know it feels like we are when we have a loved one go, but that passes with time. My Love and prayers are with you and your family. You mean alot to me and I look forward to meeting her.

Cheryl Garff

May 19, 2008

To my dear sweet 2nd family. I couldn't believe it when my mom called and told me about Joann. I am so sorry to hear that things didn't work out for her. Please know that I love you all, and hope that you will all be ok. Thanks for being such a great family! You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love ya!

Tal Ehlers

May 18, 2008

Dear Zaharias Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of JoAnn and how she and Jarry took me in as an orphan back in high school. She will be greatly missed but the time apart will be but a moment. With much love, Tal

Jason and Aundrea Rammelsberg

May 18, 2008

Zaharias Family,

Aundrea and I would like to extend our condolences to each of you for your loss.

We know you will miss your mother and the days to come will be difficult. Lean on the memories, the care and kindness you received when you remember her.

With time, the love you have will grow and deepen until you meet again.

You all will be in our thoughts and prayers - may God richly bless and comfort you.

Our Deepest Sympathies

Tim & Emily Tomer

May 18, 2008

May the love of friends and family carry you through your loss.

Rashelle Hobbs

May 18, 2008

Dear Zaharias Family:
We are very sorry for your loss and you are in our thoughts. One of JoAnn's enduring legacies is the love she had for her children and grandchildren. Love, Lance and Rashelle Hobbs

Jenny Boone

May 18, 2008

I am really sad to learn of her passing. I first met Joann when I was brought in to the DA's office, in hopes to prosecute my kidnapper/rapist. This was a very tough time for me, to face this guy in court who hurt me and threatened me years earlier. Joann was very good with me, she comforted me and was there for me. She would try and be there for me every time we had court, and explain things to me, and listen. She held my hand and gave me tissue, when i got upset in court. She was there for the sentencing in court, right there next to me and my mom. She was really there for me. I will always appreciate that and remember that. I have never forgotten about her, never will, and what she has done for me. She encouraged me to go back to counseling, she is gonna kick my butt! I better go! I don't think she ever forgot about me either, she listened to my story-held my hand in court for about 2 years,listened to me cry. She saw how disgusting and evil people can be, and helped me deal with it. She was a really good person. It has already been a few years since she worked with me, but I have never stopped thinking about her. I was just thinking of her yesterday as I was near the Courthouse and where her office was. She will be truly missed.

Diane Cropper Ballstaeddt

May 17, 2008

A loss that came much too soon! JoAnn was much too young to go and had so much more still to offer. JoAnn's mom Avenell and my mom Thelma were friends for over 60 years and left such a legacy and example of friendship. We knew and loved JoAnn because of this friendship. Bless you family! Love

Katie Clifford Hendrickson

May 17, 2008

We are thinking of your family and all of the wonderful memories with JoAnn through our high school years. She is a wonderful person and so much fun to be around. We will miss her. We love you!!

Gary and Karen Leavitt

May 17, 2008

We will miss JoAnn and her smiles and fun sense of humor and her loving and caring nature. We've had many good times together, Jarry and family, which we will always hold dear and close to our heart. We love you all and pray for the Lord's peace of "knowing" to be with you.

Andrea Scott

May 17, 2008

I am so incredibly sorry to learn of the loss of JoAnn. She and I served on many committees together and she truly lead by example. I learned so much from her strength, knowledge and genuine drive to help all people. What a loss for the victim services community.

JoAnn, I will treasure the memories of all of the time we had the good fortune of working together. Your legacy will live on forever

Jane & Randy Cameron & Family

May 17, 2008

Jarry and family,
We are sorry for your loss of JoAnn, but know that your memories of her will live on and on. What a nice person! Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Bruce & Elaine Woodruff

May 17, 2008

We send our condolences to the family, but rejoice in JoAnn,s wonderful life of service and goodness. Greetings to all your family from the Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh Mission.

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