Joan Kathleen Neibauer

On December 7th, 2016, with her family at her side, Joan was called home. Her journey began when she entered this world on March 29, 1939 to Dorothy (Cook) Neibauer and Matthias Neibauer in Bismarck, ND, as child number 9 of 12. As a teenager, her family moved to Billings, MT, where she graduated from Billings Central Catholic High School in 1957. She then attended Carroll College School of Nursing in Helena, MT and then transferred to St. Vincent's School of Nursing in Billings. In late 1964, after the arrival of 4 children, Joan and her family moved to Round Lake, NY, where her youngest child followed. In 1966, Joan moved her family back to Billings, MT, where she ultimately graduated from St. Vincent's School of Nursing in 1969. After 15 years in Billings, life took her to Colorado where she continued to work as a nurse. Ultimately, Joan retired from nursing and went to live with her daughter, Karen. She began volunteering in the Faith Formation program at St. Francis of Assisi Church, where she enjoyed teaching fourth grade classes. She also enjoyed her time reading to many children at the Douglas County Library in Castle Rock, CO. Joan is survived by her sister, Francis Ball; her children, Christopher (Colleen) Potter, Georgia Fowler, twins - Kathleen (David) Lozada and Kenneth Potter, Karen (Willis) Weber; grandchildren, Alyssa, Katherine, Jonathan, Anthony, Alexander, Jennifer, Morgan, Jack, and Grace; 8 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, 10 brothers and sisters and her granddaughter, Amanda. Services will be held at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 2746 5th Street, Castle Rock, CO 80104 on Thursday, December 15th at 9:30 AM, with a reception to follow at the church. Inurnment will take place at a later date in Billings, MT. Even though she was taken away from us so suddenly, we know that she is safely in the arms of the angels and our Lord Jesus Christ. We love you Mom, Nanny, Nina, Joan.