JoEl Kay Bade was born on March 18, 1966 in Olympia, Wash., to parents Charles and Kathryn Edenstrom.
Most of her childhood and adult life, she spent countless hours around horses. She participated in and judged many shows in the area including county fairs and other events.
JoEl was an active family woman. She and her husband, Cris Bade, loved to attend concerts and sporting events involving her children Joshua Garvison, 20, Luke Bade, 14, and Hannah Bade, 6.
On Saturday, September 11, 2010, JoEl passed away in a fatal car accident on the south end of Littlerock Rd.
Tuesday, September 21st, at 2:00 p.m. a funeral service will be conducted at Mills & Mills Funeral Home in Tumwater, Wash. A reception will follow immediately after the ceremony at the Tyee Grill.
JoEl was loved by many. She had countless friends and a very large family that will always miss her.