Joan F. Child, 89, passed away on February 8, 2020. Joan was born January 8, 1931 in Jersey City, NJ to Dorothy and Steven Novak. She graduated from Neptune High School in Ocean Grove, NJ in 1949. Joan was married July 13, 1969 in Commack, NY to Leslie Child. At The Three Village Inn in Stony Brook, NY. Joan worked as a waitress for over 20 years. Leslie and Joan then moved to Arizona where she worked for The Tribune as a successful district sales manager. After retiring from The Tribune, Joan volunteered her time instructing children about heart health at Halle Heart Children’s Museum for a number of years. She was a devote parishioner of Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Tempe, AZ.Joan is predeceased by her husband, Leslie. She is survived by her brother, Steven Janovak of Sandy, UT; sister, Susan Roberts of Stony Brook, NY; son, Russell Child of Gilbert, AZ; and grandchild, Alexander Fong of Gilbert, AZ. A graveside service will be held in Joan’s honor on Thurs., Feb. 20, 2020 10:00AM at Green Acres Cemetery (401 N. Hayden Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85257).