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Joan Waters Obituary
After Richard passed in February, Joanie wasn't quite the same. In September she happily celebrated her 80th birthday with family before soon learning of her illness, entering the care of hospice, and living her last days in her cherished home - exactly as she wished.
Joanie was a proud San Franciscan, graduate of St. Rose Academy and Lone Mountain/USF, and had a successful 50+ year career as a mother and artist. She leaves three treasured children: Patrick, Michael, and Jennifer Boesel, their spouses: Danelle, Yurexi, and Dave, three wonderful grandchildren: Aaron, Charlotte, and Willie, and Misty, her faithful Australian Shepard. Joanie was a woman of many passions: a remarkable artist, devoted reader, Olympian swimmer, and dedicated chef who conjured many magical dishes for family and friends. She prized her Italian heritage and her favorite pastime was being at home, watching the boats go by and the tides ebb and flow.
Joanie is thankful to her many friends, Hospice by the Bay, and caretakers Taka, Leia, and Katherine.
In accordance with Joanie's wishes, there will be a Celebration of Life for friends at her home in Larkspur on December 19 from 12:30-3:30 PM. In the name of Joanie and Misty, donations are respectfully requested for the Humane Society.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Joan Waters
3 Entries
December 12, 2015
Not only was her husband waiting for her at Heaven's Gate, but also her former sister-in-law, Joanie
Cuneo !! I have known Joan Waters since College days at Lone Mountain. She was always so very beautiful! and she had a wonderful sense of humor...I am sorry that she was ill, and I hope she did not suffer for too long a time. I also regret the fact that I did not keep in touch with Joan after Joanie ( who was married to Joan's brother, Bill) passed away. To her children, I say," losing one's Mom is one of life's most difficult passages." no matter how old she was, or what her health situation might have been, it is very traumatic to have to sever that bond. My own mom was 95 and was just like an infant, and I had even started to pray for a peaceful death for her, but when it finally came, it was so hard. So be kind to yourselves and hold each other close. IN time the pain of this huge loss will be replaced by the joy of many wonderful memories. In the meantime, You have my deepest sympathy !
Nancy Kelleher
A View Joanie Loved
Patti Kemp
December 7, 2015
So many wonderful memories of our Joanie, she will be having many car trips with her beloved Rich, may they rest in peace. Much love and condolences to her family.
Charlie Luchessa
December 3, 2015
God Bless Joan
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