JoAnn (Sholander) Gard, passed away April 11, 2021. She was born on August 29, 1932 to Earl and Corrine (Hedstrom) Sholander in Concordia, KS. JoAnn was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great great grandmother and friend who will be dearly missed.
She graduated from Planeview High School in 1950. After High School she attended Wichita State University getting her Bachelors in Education in 1957. JoAnn was an active member of Delta Theta Tau, the Lord's Diner, Women's Auxiliary Pharmaceutical Association, Meals on Wheels and at St. Patrick Catholic Church. JoAnn also served as a Campfire Girls Leader and PTA President. She enjoyed traveling; some of her fondest memories as a child were the California trips with her parents and siblings. JoAnn continued traveling throughout her adult life including, a trip to her home land of Sweden at the age of 75.
JoAnn was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harry Gard; brother, Jack Sholander; sister, Helen Carole Wright; brother-in-law, Harold Goodrich; and grandson, Shane Guice. JoAnn is survived by her sons, Keith (Julie) Sellers, Wade Sellers; daughters, Nora (James) Williamson, Barbara (Scott) Castleberry; sister, Joyce Goodrich; grandchildren, Rocky (Jacquee), Drew (Becky), Damian (Melissa), Jesi (Kathryn), Ashley (Derek), Emmy (Dustin), Samantha, Cheyenne (Pedro), Jackson (Clara), Angel, Erik (Sheena), Olivia (Ben); great grandchildren, Christian, Tyler, Mercedes, Nicole, Ashley, Shane, Anabelle, Alex, Addison, Lydia, Eloise, Maliki, Mahthiaus, Ella, Charli, and Sage; and 7 great great grandchildren.
A visitation will be available from 3:00PM to 6:00PM, Friday, April 16th, at Resthaven Mortuary, 11800 W. Highway 54, Wichita, KS 67209. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00AM, Saturday, April 17th, with Rosary 30 minutes prior to service, both at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 2007 N. Arkansas, Wichita, KS 67203.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in JoAnn's memory can be made to Valley Hope Association, 709 W. Holme, Norton, KS 67654; And/or St. Patrick Catholic Church, 2007 N. Arkansas, Wichita, KS 67203.
Services for JoAnn will be livestreamed from the church’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/stpatswichita
