Joan Mears' Obituary
Joan was born in Abilene, KS, Aug. 21, 1921 and passed away at her home in Poulsbo, WA, Jul. 11, 2003. She was preceded in death in 1991 by her husband of 47 years, Ralph E. Mears, with whom she spent over 20 years traveling with as an Army wife. Survived by daughter, Pat Ebke of Seabeck, WA; son, Doyle Mears of University Place, WA; brother, Jack OÂ'Neal of Salina, KS; grandchildren, Tammy, Tina, Doyle, Kathy, Keith; and great grandchildren, Krista, Joshua, Jacob, Jordan, Zane and Zack. She truly loved and was loved by her family. She will be greatly missed. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations may be made to American Heart Association or the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Funeral services will be held, Thurs., July 17, 2003, 1:00 PM, at Mountain View Valley Chapel, Tacoma.
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