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Joan West Obituary

Joan A. West Our beloved wife and mother, passed away on May 11, 2011. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Don; two children, Skip (Nancy) and Jeannie (Greg) and six grandchildren, Katie, Krista, Danny, Becky, Natalie and Jessica. Memorial Services will be held at Catalina Foothills Presbyterian Church in Tucson on Monday, May 16, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. and will be interred in Pepin, Wisconsin. Arrangements by DESERT ROSE CREMATION & BURIAL.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on May 14, 2011.

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Skip Weat

May 13, 2012

Mom, it's been a year since we lost you. I miss you every day but i know you are stlll with me in so many ways. Happy Mother's Day.

Daureen Lynch

May 17, 2011

Joan was a very special, upbeat, fun-loving and gracious lady. My deepest condolences to your family and friends. she will be missed.

kevin wesley

May 16, 2011

Don, Joan continually put a smile on my face while I visted the two of you last year and she always will.

Julie (Wesley) & Todd Hoy

May 15, 2011

Uncle Don and Skip, Jeanie and families – I will always have such fond memories of Joan. She could always put a smile on my face. I remember her telling us all about the fishing trips that were taken up North and what a good time they were. I'm guessing part of those good times came from the peacefulness found by letting go of worries and being at peace with the world. My wish is that your wife, your mother, and our friend is in her peaceful spot again. Love you

May 14, 2011

Don, As you know we have moved to Lincoln,NE but we have heard about Joan"s death. We are sending you our love and prayers from here. Sincerely, Nancy and Jack Stiles

Bob & Carolyn Vaughan

May 14, 2011

Don, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. If you need anything you know we are only a phone call and three steps from you. We will miss Joan so much. All our love, Carolyn and Bob

Michael & Judy Burns

May 14, 2011

Joan was truly "one of a kind" who was fun to be around. There was never a dull moment in her presence. She will be greatly missed.

Bill and Thelma Wesley

May 14, 2011

Don, Skip and Jeanie-We are thinking of you. We loved Joanie, too.

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