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Joanie Rae Romstead Komen

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Joanie Komen Obituary

Joanie Rae KOMEN Joan passed away July 23 at her home in Roche Harbor after a courageous 2-year struggle with ovarian cancer. She received a multitude of treatments during the past two years, but never complained, was always cheerful, and lived a full and energetic life until the past month. Joanie was born in Seattle, July 13, 1938 to Cliff and Lou Romstead. She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1956 and went to the University of Washington where she met the love of her life Rich Komen. They were married in 1959 and have three sons, Mark, Greg, and Brad. Joanie was a huge Husky fan, an avid golfer, and an excellent cook as evidenced by Developing many of the recipe's at Restaurants Unlimited Inc. including Clinkerdaggers signature dessert, "Burnt Cream". She was Instrumental in the start up of their first business in 1961, Volume Service Co, the food concessionaire at Husky Stadium. Joan and Richard, along with Saltchuck Resources own and operate Roche Harbor Resort. She also loved gardening, (winning several blue ribbons for her vegetables and flowers at the San Juan County Fair), and enjoyed her daily walks and keeping physically fit. Joan and Rich spent most of the winter at their beautiful home in Wailea, Maui but called Roche Harbor their home where they spent most of the year. Joan was member of Seattle Golf and Country Club, Past women's division captain at Wailea golf club in Wailea Maui. She was devoted to her loving family and her many friends and was an inspiration to all with her warm and caring personality. Joanie is survived by her loving husband, Rich, her sons Mark, Greg and his wife Shannon, Brad and his wife Janet, brother Bob Romstead and his wife Walda, her grandchildren, Olivia, Jacqueline, Kyle, Bo, Quinn, Brittany, Riley, and Ellie. Rest in peace, Joanie Rae, you will be missed by everyone. A memorial service will be held at Seattle Golf club on Wednesday, August 5th at 4:00 PM In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to: San Juan Hospital Fund, PO Box 1352, Friday Harbor, WA 98250.

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Published by The Seattle Times from Jul. 26 to Aug. 2, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Joanie Komen

18 Entries

Diana Hill

August 3, 2009

Dear Rich and family:
We will miss Joan tremendously...to know her was to love her. Our sincere condolences to each of you.
Diana and Brad Hill

Tony Harris, SJ

August 2, 2009

Dear Rich and Komen Family,

I will offer a Mass in gratitude for Joannie's life. She was a wonderful and grace-filled woman who lived life fully. I am grateful that I had a brief chance to know her. May the God of comfort be with you. Peace, Tony Harris, SJ

Lezlie Costelli

August 1, 2009

Please accept my heartfelt condolances over the loss of Joan. I remember hanging out with the boys (my second cousins)several times when we were very young. I send my love, you'll all be in my prayers and God bless each and every one of you. I always enjoyed Joan and her bright sense of humor.

Love, Lezlie Vey Eger Costelli (Sandy's oldest daughter, Anice's first grandchild).

Terry Gilmour

July 31, 2009

Rich,
I know I can't fully realize your loss. You have my deepest sympathy and condolences. Joan was, as you were,
always a good friend to me and I have thought about both of you many times in the last few years.

I sorely miss the "old times" and even more so now with Joan's passing.

Craig Anderson

July 29, 2009

Rich and Greg-

I heard of your loss from a friend that just spent a wonderful 3 days at Roche Harbor, and was aware I knew your family. I am so sorry for your loss. I remember when the Cinnabon Presidents trip was on Maui (back in 1993?) when you & Joan graciously opened your home there to us for an evening - a wonderful gesture that I am sure exemplified a great life of love and giving.

My best wishes to you both.

July 29, 2009

July 29, 2009

Rich and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Joan was always such a genuine lady. We didn't know you her well, but the love for life and those around her was very obvious. Love lives on and that will carry you through.

Dick and Sue Beselin, Edmonds, WA

shelly Lauer

July 29, 2009

Rich and family, I had so much respect and admiration for Joan. She was so thoughtful,caring, and generous to me , all these years that I have known her. She was such an awesome homemaker, great in her garden, gifted at making her home beautiful, taking time to teach her granddaughers how to bake homemade pies.. she had her priorities right.... I know that she was a competitive golfer and loved her time with her golfing buddies. I will miss her so much, such a beautiful, gracious woman.. the day that Rich and Joan flew back to the mainland this last time, my husband, who is also with the Lord now, said to me.. I really want to say good-bye to Joan Komen.."I love Joan and I have never even met her".. . she had been so loving to him , writing cards and e-mails of encouragement.. while he was struggling with leukemia. We called Joan.. to ask if we could drop by, but they had already left. I was blessed to have known her. Love,shelly

July 28, 2009

To Richard and family,

I'm so saddened to hear of Joan's death. Joan was always pleasant and nice. My thoughts are with you and your family. If I was well I would come to the celebration of her life in Seattle.

Anice
(Typed by Judy Komen Farnsworth)

Joanne Runyan, RN

July 28, 2009

To Rich and Family,
Though I just got to know Joan when she came in to the medical center these last few weeks, I am saddened that she lost her courageous battle with cancer. At the clinic, she was always so pleasant and gracious even when I knew she didn't feel very well. What an inspiration she was ! Bless you as you endure this sad time. May your memories keep you strong.

July 28, 2009

Richard and family,

Thinking and praying for your in this time of your grief.

All my love,

Sandy Eger

July 28, 2009

Dick Komen and family:
We're so sorry to hear of Joan's passing. She was a gracious lady whose kindness and courtesy was always in evidence to members of the widespread Komen family whenever they would gather.
Our condolences to you, Dick. We both are deeply saddened for your loss.
John and Diane Komen

John Collins

July 28, 2009

Dear Rich, Greg and Family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you in during this time. May Joan live in your memories and give you strength.

John & Maureen Collins

July 27, 2009

Rich and Komen family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Joan was a treasure. So incredibly warm and friendly to everyone.

Shari & Trent Spurgeon

debbie rowley

July 27, 2009

Dear Rich, Greg and Family:
My thoughts are with you -- I still remember my early days at Northgate Cinnabon when Joan would call for Minibons to be delivered to her friends. She was such a wonderful person. May your memories give you comfort in the days to come.
Debbie Rowley

Keri & Tom Griffith

July 27, 2009

Dear Rich and family,
Our hearts go out to you. Joan was such a gracious and lovely lady, and she will be missed by so many. All our love,

Nikki Visel

July 27, 2009

Rich and family - While I only had limited interaction with Joan, she was always warm, kind and generous - a joy to talk to. She made everyone she touched feel special. Much love to all of you.

Sylvia Anderson

July 27, 2009

Dear Rich, Brad, Mark, Greg and family ~
My prayers and thoughts go out to you. Joan always had a smile and a warm hug to offer everyone and she always made me laugh. She was loved by everyone who got to know her. Sylvia Anderson

Mike & May Fortun

July 26, 2009

Rich and Komen family,
We are so saddened by the loss of Joannie. She was such a beautiful Lady, with a heart of gold and a quick wit...we will miss her; may your memories give you comfort.

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