Joan Joanie Helen Bodden

Joan Helen Harper Bodden died suddenly on September 20, 2011, at the young age of 74, in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. She was nicknamed “Spirit” as she always had plenty of it. She graduated from Philadelphia University of the Arts; later Joan became the first woman to own an Advertising Agency in Philadelphia where she spent the majority of her life. She was born in 1937 in Claymont, Delaware. She’s survived by son, Chris, daughter Loren and son-in-law Richard King, brother and sister-in law George and Sondra Hurley; brother-in-law Jim Piecara, ex-husband Max Bodden, grandchildren Rachel, CJ, Chloe Brooke and Austin, nephews and nieces Cole, Nicky, Jessica, Gage, Elizabeth and Douglas. She was pre-deceased by sister Carole Piecara and father and mother George and Anne Hurley. Too numerous to mention are her cousins and extended family members.

She was a great friend, mother and grandmother to all and loved life to its fullest. Joan was an avid Equestrienne, tennis player, ballroom dancer and loved animals. Her approach to life was simple, “may the best of your past be the worst of your future”.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to The Red Cross. There will be a visitation for family and friends at Howard-Price Funeral Home 754 US Highway 1, North Palm Beach on Thursday, September 27, 2011 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.; funeral service to follow.