Joan L. Taraba 78 of Tempe, Arizona passed away on April 16, 2014. Joan was born in Chicago , Illinois on February 13, 1936. A Visitation will be held, Saturday, April 26, 2014 from 10:00-11:00 a.m. and Funeral Service to follow at 11:00 a.m. at Valley of the Sun Funeral Home, located at 10940 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler, Az. 85248 (480) 895-9232. Joan is survived by her three children, Jeffrey and Ron Taraba and Julie Adams and grandchildren, Desiree Rix ,Sheree Taraba, Megan Adams, William Ankle, Darrin Adams and great grandchild, Kay Lee Ankle and Eli Adams. Arrangements under the direction of Valley of the Sun Mortuary & Cemetery, Chandler, AZ. to leave condolences visit, www.valleyofthesunfuneralhome.com.