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1935
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2009
Joan Wolfe Obituary
Joan Estelle Wolfe (ne Leavitt) passed away peacefully at home with her family on September 22, 2009 after a 3 year battle with cancer.
Born in Providence, Rhode Island on January 19, 1935, Joan grew up in Cranston, RI. She graduated from Cranston East High School in 1954. Joan was married in 1957 to Harry Wolfe and began a journey as a Navy wife. Joan was a devoted wife and mother for 52 years.
Joan lived in Rhode Island, Maryland, Virginia, Florida before moving to Simi Valley in 1977. She was a devoted friend and always the life of the party. She enjoyed entertaining and spending time with friends and family. Joan enjoyed many pastimes and hobbies including painting, bowling, golfing, camping, cooking, and especially, quilting. Joan lived her life fully and treated everyone with love and respect.
She is survived by her husband Harry Wolfe, daughters Debbie Wolfe and Dale Heckler, son-in-law Jeff Heckler and grandson Matt Heckler.
A memorial service will be held for Joan on Saturday, October 3rd at the St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church in Simi Valley at 11 am.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations in memory of Joan Wolfe to Tender Loving Care Home Hospice, 5400 Atlantis Court, Moorpark, CA 93021, or St. Francis of Assisi, Sunday School Building Fund, 280 Royal Ave, Simi Valley, CA 93065.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joan Wolfe
Tammy Butler
October 4, 2009
You guys have been in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. I have read the other guest book entries and had to smile when I learned how much joy your mom brought to people that she knew. I pray for your hearts to be lifted from the sadness as your mom's journey to peaceful celebration begins
October 3, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with the family with the loss of a loving wife, a mom and a grandma. It is hard to lose any one of the three. She is at home with the Lord and is at peace. You will always have wonderful memories. May she rest in peace.
Marilyn Chrisman, Simi Valley, Calif.
Peggy Brown
October 1, 2009
Always laughing and enjoying her family and friends. She will be greatly missed.
Peace to her and the hearts of her family!
Hany R. Khalil
October 1, 2009
Dear Harry & family,
We were all sadened to hear of Joan's passing. She was such a lovely lady and always made us laugh. We will miss her terribly. We all loved her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dr. Khalil and Staff
Ann Tomasella
September 30, 2009
I will miss my friend Joan!! And I know my girls will miss their "Grandma". There is a very special "hearing" angel in heaven watching over us.
Rest in Peace my friend!!
Darcy Erven
September 30, 2009
She will be missed by all, but never forgotten!
hugs and love to all!
Karen Greenberg
September 29, 2009
Harry, Debbie and Dale,
Joan was always the life of the party and never the "Party Pooper"!! She was a great person and she will be missed by so many.
Love to all of you (Jeff & Matt, too),
Paula Smith
September 29, 2009
Joan was always kind and generous and polite. I haven't seen her in several years, but I will always remember her as a great bowler with a sharp wit! She was the center of many of our good times with the Morning Glories over the years.
My prayers are with your family at this sad time.
September 29, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you Harry, Deb and Dale, Jeff and Matt.
I am so glad that you mentioned that Joan was" the life of the party" she was certainly that and a wonderful friend to my mom and dad and entire family. I treasure many terrific childhood memories. I always admired Joan for the the way she loved life and all of us.
It comforts me to know that she and my mom are together again.
love,
Ellen Grizzetti, Cranston RI
September 29, 2009
Joan always had a sparkle in her eyes.
Her love and concern for others will be missed.
Bless all the family,
Lynn & Charley Simpson Simi Valley, Calif.
Patricia Sica
September 29, 2009
Joan's sense humor, warmth and strength of character will be missed each and every day by all of us who loved her and were privileged to share her friendship.
One of my favorite memories of Joan, which highlights her humor, as well as her uniqueness is: At bowling, many times she would be sitting there chuckling, seemingly at nothing... and when you asked her what she was laughing at, she would repeat a joke she had just "heard" by reading the lips of someone several alleys away!
Joan's hearing loss never seemed to slow her down at all... in fact it became just another charming aspect of her character and humor.
Rest in peace, dear friend.
Michael Thornburg
September 29, 2009
Harry, Dale, Jeff and Matt,
My condolences and prayers for Joan's passing are with you. What a wonderful life to celebrate as she continues her journey with God.
Diane Warshaw
September 29, 2009
Joan was a kind, loving and fun person. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Love to the family,
Diane, Bill and Stephanie Warshaw
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