Joan Violet Pearsall's Obituary
Joan Violet Pearsall passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2005 due to lung cancer. Her loving children were at her side when she died. Joan was born January 6, 1929 in Granite Falls, Washington. She was raised in Tacoma where she married the love of her life, Don Pearsall, in 1944. They enjoyed 57 years of marriage before his death in April 2001. During those years, Joan and Don raised 4 children and looked after many grandchildren. After DonÂ's retirement in 1989, they moved to Anderson Island, WA where both enjoyed many years of beach living. Joan enjoyed gardening, cooking, collecting rocks she found on the beach, and receiving visits from her children. She is survived by her brother James DeCourcy, daughters Sandra Pearsall-Palmer, Jamie Kieszling, Jill McCann, and son Don Pearsall. Memorials can be made to the charity of your choice.Joan will be greatly missed by all.A memorial service will be held at 6:00 PM on Friday, February 18, 2005 in the Mountain View Celebration of Life Center.
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