JOAN FRANKLIN

1930 - 2016

Joan Eggert Franklin "Together Again" Joan E. Franklin, 85, was carried away by the angels into heaven on March 6, 2016. She was born in Yakima on July 14, 1930. She is preceded in death by her husband, Dan, and her two sisters, Ruth Zeller and Joyce Simpson. Joan graduated from Stadium High School ('48). She was married to Dan Franklin for 56 years. They resided on Raft Is. in Gig Harbor and were members of Discovery Baptist Church. Joan earned her BA ('62) and EdD ('95/Valedictorian) from Tennessee Temple University in Chattanooga. Joan taught in the Clover Park School District for many years. She loved reading, writing, and gardening. She and Dan were blessed to have 4 children- William David (Zheny), Austin, TX, Dennis (Sue), Ritzville, WA, Dan (Karen), Scottsdale, AZ, and Joanne (Dan) Lloyd, Auburn, WA, 14 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great grandchildren. A graveside service will be held at Haven of Rest in Gig Harbor at 11am on April 4, with a Memorial Service to follow at 2pm at WestHill Church in Auburn, WA.