Joanne Haynie

Joanne was born on May 9th, 1935 in Winnebago Nebraska. Joanne attended and graduated from Winnebago High School where she was a cheerleader and met her husband to be, Ray Haynie Sr. They were united in marriage on May 9th, 1954. Ray and Joanne celebrated the rare height of 67 years of marriage. Together they worked and endured the highs and lows of life. They raised three beautiful children that were all at her side when she passed.

After high school Joanne attended and graduated from business college. Joanne and Ray worked together at Gundersen Medical Center in La Crosse Wisconsin for many years. They retired in 1996 and returned to the Portland area.

Joanne was passionate about serving Christ. She started the senior Bible fellowship group at Lynch Baptist Church, taught Sunday School for many years and baked cookies for Bible School. Ray and Joanne both enjoyed planning family reunions and fun get togethers. Food was often at the center of celebrations and Joanne was an excellent cook. She could often be heard saying “isn’t this fun” when she was with those she loved.

Joanne was spirited and determined. She expected much of herself and from those around her but also loved and cared deeply. She loved crocheting afghans and doilies for her family and friends.

Joanne was preceded in death by her husband Ray Haynie Sr, her siblings Clara Ann (Ted) Teeters, Judd O’Dell and son in law James Baxter.

Joanne is survived by her three children: Ray Haynie Jr. and wife Nancy of Spooner, Wisconsin, Renee Baxter of Troutdale Oregon, Leigh Ann Bailey and her husband Mike of Pendleton, Oregon and her sister Mary Lou Kai. Joanne is also survived by her five grandchildren Elizabeth, Ray, Gary, Melissa and Stephanie plus twelve great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.

A private celebration of life will take place in May with the immediate family.

A favorite scripture that Joanne lived by and often shared with family is Philippians 4:6-7

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God, and the peace of God which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.