There are a lot of people who want to make the world a better place. Many act within their family, to inspire and encourage good values. Some are active within their neighborhoods or communities. Yet a smaller number devote their efforts to the wider world. Joan was the one in a million who combined her love and commitment at all possible levels. 

I was privileged to work with Joan and Austin in their efforts around worker education. They brought compassion, intelligence and resources through the Harry Bridges Institute to the teaching of labor history. Joan's kindness and sweetness were a part of her strong dedication to justice. In all she did, Joan was a natural educator and organizer. Michael spoke well about her accomplishments and the positions she held. Underlying them and all the honors she received was her wonderful heart.

Dear Joan, You will always stay in my heart as my beloved sister-in-law who was there for me when I needed. You had such wisdom and humour, in the good times and the bad. You held you family together, you never judged, you gave unconditional love to all of us. You were the sunshine in the rain, the giver of little gifts that meant so much. Most of all you gave your love,  attention and support. Rest now Joan, you deserve it. But know that you are missed and loved for ever. And that we will never ever forget you. 

My prayers go out to all the family  I have known Joan and Austin and their children for many years.  Have many fond memories of things we did together at Dinners, conventions and most of all the ILWU.  She was a wonderful elegant lady and I will miss seeing her beautiful smile .   Was so surprised to hear about her passing.  Love and prayers to all.  I am sure she is chatting with my husband now in heaven and going over all the good times we had together.  

I remember as a kid Joan telling Cassie, Janelle and I all about what was in fashion when she was a child. She told us that people loved having thin lips and they would practice making their lips smaller by saying a rhyme about prunes and prisms. We all loved it and practiced all the time. Even though some of us never had a hope of actually having small lips. :)

I’m going to miss her so much. 

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30 agosto, 1924 – 7 noviembre, 2019

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