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Joan Kane Obituary
Joan L. Kane, 94, of Waverly, Ohio, died Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023, at the Bristol Health Center in Waverly.
Born Joan Lucille King, she was raised on a farm near Greenfield, Ohio and graduated from McClain High School. Six other states were also called home over the years. Joan was a registered nurse and later a nurse educator with a BSN from the University of Cincinnati and a master's degree from Texas Woman's University. With husband, Gerald A. Kane, she raised four children and actively pursued church and volunteer service throughout her life, as well as such diverse hobbies as sewing, camping and genealogy.
Joan was preceded in death by son, Gregory; and husband, Gerald.
She is survived by children, Stephen (Lynn) Kane, David (Vivian) Kane and Elizabeth Kane (Marc Loopesko), all of California; daughter-in-law, Robin Kane of Michigan; and grandchildren Travis, Tyler, and Matthew Kane, and Adrian Kane-Galbraith.
Memorial service arrangements are pending.
Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to National Church Residences Hospice, 681 E. Third St., Waverly, Ohio 45690, 740-947-3010.
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Gwyn Farkas
January 12, 2024
I remember Joan as a remarkable woman who always had the time to lend an ear when needed and a generous heart for those in need. I remember her calling me when the Flint Water Crisis happened to find an organization to contribute to in Flint. Gerry was my boss at Goodwill and a great guy to work for.
My husband and I also bought a house from them and Joan guided us through all the twists and turns of moving into a new nest. May they both rest in peace, and may the family take comfort in knowing that they are remembered fondly.
Vivian Kane
December 31, 2023
I will forever carry Joan in my heart. She was my wonderful mother in law and will be so very missed. I have many fond memories of her to hold, my favorite is when she came to visit us when our son, Travis, was born. I will never forget waking in the middle of the night finding her on the living room couch cuddling newborn Travis, looking down at him so lovingly, murmuring sweet words to her first born grandchild. With love ~Vivian
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