Joan Elaine Wallerstein

A proud, private, elegant woman with a dry, wicked sense of humor. Joan and Irving married when she was 24 and he, 25. Irving was soon drafted into the Korean War, but sent to Germany to serve. Joan soon followed and quickly became pregnant. While in Germany, they rented a tiny MG car and traveled throughout Europe when the opportunities arose.

Both Joan and Irving were the babies of their families which partly explains their unique bond. Together they formed a strong unit, supporting each other for 70+ years. Theirs was a relationship built on acceptance, understanding and love. Joan saw Irving as the most handsome, cleverest and funniest man in any room and Irving, up to the very end, looked at Joan with eyes seeing and appreciating her beauty, strength and sweetness. True Love.

Both were born in New York City and though they left in their 20’s, you would never guess it from their strong New York accents. I feel certain Seinfeld had them in mind.

Together they traveled the world, raising their family in Dallas and spending the hot Texas summers in Southern California.

Together, they had three children, 6 grandchildren born in Austin and Laredo and five great grandchildren. Joan loved her family and garnered great joy watching the grandchildren grow into adults.

Joan was gifted with an eye for style and proportion. She had a passion for fine dining, shopping and gambling. Cards, bridge, mahjong, poker and black jack were favorite past times and she often quipped she would like to die in Vegas at the tables.

She also loved reading murder mysteries, watching Charlie Chan movies, Ms Marple or The Thin Man, no matter the time of day.

Joan is preceded in death by her son Joel Howard Wallerstein and Grandson Alex Prescott Berns. She leaves behind her devoted husband of 70+ years Irving Wallerstein, daughter Rhonna Robles and son Evan Wallerstein (Carol). Grandchildren Blake Berns (Paige), Todd (Lacey) Amanda, Whitney(Adam) and Weber Wallerstein and 5 Great Grandchildren.

A private graveside service will be conducted by Rabbi Alan Freedman.