Joan Greene

Joan Greene

As a result of a tragic automobile accident, we lost our beloved “Joanie” on Sunday, February 20, 2005. No words can express our sorrow at losing such a special mother, sister, and friend.

Veronica Joan Greene was born on January 17, 1966, in Eureka, California. Joan was the “baby” of the family - the last of 10 children born to Lloyd and Joyce Greene. A delight from birth, she brought joy to family and friends throughout her life. Joanie was a special nurturer and ambitious soul that made her a doting mother, sister, aunt and friend. Those of us who were close to her were oh so fortunate to have such a genuine and beautiful person in our lives.

Joan graduated from Ukiah High School and attended College of the Redwoods. Joan was a determined and extremely resourceful individual and on of her decisions included obtaining her commercial drivers license. After obtaining her license, Joan went to work for Johnson and Carter in Fortuna as a fuel truck driver. At the time of her death Joan was employed by L & M Renner Petroleum first as a truck driver, hauling fuel all over rural parts of Humboldt County, but later transferring into sales. Joan said that she missed the beautiful mornings driving up in the hills of our county, and it was not uncommon of her to call one of her sisters or friends mid-day and say: “You will not believe how beautiful it is here.” Joan enjoyed her many coworkers and customers and was fortunate to have worked with such kind and caring people.

Joan is survived by her beloved daughter, Erin Lozano of Rio Dell, and Joan’s ex-husband, Michael Lozano of Scotia. Joan leaves behind her siblings, Gary Greene and his wife Peggy of Witts Springs, Arkansas, Shirley Anne Lancaster of Rio Dell, Richard Greene of Rio Dell, Gene Greene of Eureka, Marie Greene Essig and her husband Steven of Hydesville, Paul Greene and his wife Sue of Fortuna and Anthony Greene of Bakersfield. Aunt Joanie also leaves behind her special nieces and nephews, Stephanie Beauchaine of Rio Dell, Anthony Essig of Hydesville, Jennifer Greene of San Diego, Jessica Greene of Fortuna, Nathan Kesser of Fortuna, Sarah and Alexander Greene of Sweet Home, Oregon, and Jason Buck of Ukiah. Of special importance to Joan was her beloved friend, Steve Morehead of Rio Dell, her best friend, Jamie Valentine of Ukiah and Joan’s dog - Maddy.

Joan is preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd and Joyce Greene; her sister, Mary Greene-Kesser; and her brother, William Greene.

Friends are invited to attend memorial services on March 12, 2005, at 1:00 P.M. at Goble’s Fortuna Mortuary.

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