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Jo BORDEN Obituary

Spokane Valley - Jo Ann passed away on Monday the 13th of March 2023 at 84 years of age. A warm and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Glenn Borden. She is also survived by four children and their spouses; Damon and Sharon Borden, Nancy and James Prussack, Karen and Mitch Windsor, Jerry (Bear), and Kelli Borden. Also survived by six grandchildren and their spouses; Brett Borden, Aaron and Sienna Windsor, Kaitlyn Windsor and Daryl Tanghe, Nicholas and Alexa Borden, Jesse and Joe Mains, Brian Borden and Lindsey Masiel. Also survived by seven great-grandchildren; Declan and Evelyn Mains, Jaxon and Caden Borden, Kaia Masiel, Logan Borden, and Elijah Windsor. Born in Leadville, Colorado, to John and Genevieve Pierce. The family moved to Richland, WA, where she stayed until she moved to Spokane to attend nursing school. Jo Ann met Glenn here in Spokane and married him in 1958. Jo Ann enjoyed her charity work at Venessa Behan, the courthouse, and helping at many elections over the years. Her favorite hobbies were quilting, reading, crossword, and Wordle, she hated missing a day. She also loved traveling with her husband by car near and far and enjoyed hosting birthday parties at her home with all of her children. At her request, no services will be held. Her entire family is very thankful for all of the support her neighbors and friends have given us over the past couple of weeks. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Vanessa Behan in her name.

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Published by Spokesman-Review on Mar. 26, 2023.

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Linda Kane

March 15, 2025

I miss our girls night out with our daughters. Joanne was always a delight and a cheerful person to be around. Never saw her angry.

Heather Gallagher

April 11, 2023

I loved chatting with Jo Ann at the mailbox. She was a great neighbor and always a joy to be around.

Juliana OConnor

April 10, 2023

I am saddened to hear of your passing. I always enjoyed seeing you when we ran into each other. You were always happy to see me voting, restaurants or passing through the neighborhood. I think our neighborhood just got a little darker with your light being gone.
Thank you for making me smile, Mrs. Borden.
Hugs to all of you.

Angela B.

March 30, 2023

She was a lovely neighbor. We chatted about my bird feeders, squirrels, my flowers (she told me how she used to make little dolls with hollyhock flowers as a girl) and her memories of being neighbors with Fred and Veva. A great lady.

Linda KANE

March 23, 2023

JOANNE was a lovely, kind and caring woman, and friend. She will be missed by many.

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