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Joan Harnishfeger Obituary
Nashville, TN
Joan Mary Harnishfeger, age 73 of Nashville, passed away July 25, 2014. She was born on June 6, 1941 in Cincinnati, OH.
Joan is preceded in death by her parents, Peter and Mary Meyer Bucher, as well as her brother, Jim Bucher.
She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Dale D. Harnishfeger; children, Diane Harnishfeger Morris (Scott), Jeanne Harnishfeger Rowan (Mark) and Thomas Harnishferger (LaWanda); 3 grandchildren, Aidan Rowan, Job Harnishfeger and Jon Thomas Harnishfeger; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Joan enjoyed over 17 years as an associate with Castner Knott at Hickory Hollow Mall. Her lifelong passions included her family, baking, sewing and bowling. She was an avid traveler with her husband Dale, visiting 22 countries including China, Germany and England. During one of their many excursions, they set sail on the final voyage of the QEII from Singapore to the United States.
Visitation with family will be held from 12:30-2:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 2, 2014 at Woodlawn-Roesch-Patton Funeral Home followed by a Memorial service at 2:30 p.m. in Woodlawn's Dignity Hall.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in honor of Joan Harnishfeger to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research - MichaelJFox.org - or to Caris Hospice, 2525 Perimeter Place Drive, Suite 131, Nashville, TN 37214.
Special thanks to Richland Place 3rd floor staff and the staff at Caris Hospice for their exceptional loving service to Joan.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joan Harnishfeger
Barb Batson
August 2, 2014
Dear Dale,
Anne, one of our cruisers who loved Joanie & admired all you did to care for her just called to let me know she saw the obituary yesterday. You & Joanie have been on my mind & I've just returned from travel so hoped to spend some time w/you. So sorry to miss the memorial! I'm standing by to share memories of our happy times together. You & Joanie have been a joy & a blessing to me.
Mark Farrar
August 2, 2014
Dale, So sorry to hear of your loss! I know after being with someone and sharing a life together as long as you have it will be difficult to picture going forward without her. May you find comfort in knowing that with God's grace you will see her again. She is absent from the body but present with the Lord! Mark Farrar
August 1, 2014
Dale, My prayers will be with you & your family. So sorry for your loss! May you be comforted by the many memories you have made with her over the years! Cyndi Edens, Centerstone
July 31, 2014
Hi Dale, Pat and are very sorry to hear about Joan. We will never forget the good times we had with you and Joan. our prayers are with you
Larry and Pat Mick
charles coleman
July 30, 2014
DALE I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT JOAN. AUDREY AND I HAVE HAD YOU AND JOAN IN OUR THOUGHTS MANY TIMES SINCE OUR TIME TOGETHER IN KNOXVILLE.WE WILL KEEP YOU IN OUR PRAYERS CHARLIE AND AUDREY
July 30, 2014
Dale I am so sorry to hear about Joan. Audrey and I have had you and Joan in our thoughts over the many years since Knoxville. WE will keep you in our prayers. Charlie
Marilyn Tidwell
July 28, 2014
Tom and LaWanda, I am so sorry for your loss. Just know you and your family are in my prayers.
Christi Roberts
July 28, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Bobby Mannery
July 28, 2014
Hi Dale,
I am very sorry to hear about Joan. We will keep you and your family in our Prayers.
God Bless You
Sherry Sullivan
July 28, 2014
Tom and family,
I am very sorry for your loss. Praying for all of you.
John Estes
July 28, 2014
Tom and family, I am very sorry for your loss. Prayers of comfort and strength to you all.
Dale & Vanessa Ford
July 28, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Rex Eaton
July 28, 2014
Tom, my deepest condolences for your loss. Rex Eaton
Robert Summers
July 28, 2014
My sincere sympathy goes out to Tom and his family in the passing of his mother my God comfort you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Judy Larravide
July 28, 2014
My sincere sympathy for all of your family. I worked with Joan at Hickory Hollow Castner-Knott for many years she was such a very sweet lady. Judy Larravide
Freddy and Barbara Williams
July 27, 2014
Tom and family, we want to express our sincere sympathy for the loss of your Mom. May God provide each of you peace and comfort at this time.
Freddy and Barbara
True love knows no age or time. Love is forever.
Diane Harnishfeger Morris
July 26, 2014
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