1931
Joanne
2016
Joanne Kathleen Wallin
January 1, 1931 — May 4, 2016
Joanne Kathleen (Gowan) Wallin, age 85 of Hastings, passed away May 4, 2016 at her residence.
Joanne was born on January 1, 1931, the daughter of James and DeNelda (Johnson) Gowan, of Jamestown, NY.
Joanne and her two siblings grew up in the village of Bemus Point, New York, a small town located on Chautauqua Lake just outside of Jamestown, New York. She graduated from Bemus Point High School in 1949. After graduation, Joanne participated in a women's softball league and worked as a dental assistant. It was in Bemus Point that she met her husband Robert Wallin. They were married July 14, 1951. Joanne and Bob settled in the Jamestown area where Joanne worked as a physician's assistant. In 1952, they celebrated the birth of their first daughter, Marge. Their family continued to grow a year later with the birth of their second daughter, Lynne. Bob's career relocated them to the Boston area where their third daughter Tracy was born. In 1967, they relocated again to Hastings, where Joanne was a full time stay at home mom. She was an avid bowler and was a member of the 700 Club. Joanne was a volunteer at Pennock Hospital for several years. Joanne loved the outdoors, she enjoyed golfing, swimming and boating. She had a special affection for gardening and flower arranging.
In 1997, Joanne and Bob began traveling to Gulf Shores Alabama in the winter months. In 2004, Joanne was diagnosed with Alzeheimer's and it was necessary they return to live in Hastings full time. After a 12 year battle Joanne died peacefully in her home, with her life long best friend and husband of 64 years at her side.
She was preceded in death by her father James Gowan and her mother DeNelda (Johnson) Gowan. Joanne is survived by her spouse Robert Wallin of Hastings, her daughter Marge (Marty) Will of Appleton, Wisconsin, her daughter Lynne (Bruce) Fuller of Hastings, her daughter Tracy (Christopher) Wallin-Styring of Hastings, her sister Patricia Boyd of Winchester, VA, her brother James Gowan of Pensacola, FL, four grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Joanne's family will be hosting a luncheon reception for family and friends on June 4, 2016 at the Ever After Banquet Hall, 1230 N. Michigan Ave., Hastings from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm to Celebrate of Life of their loving Wife and Mother.
Joanne was born on January 1, 1931, the daughter of James and DeNelda (Johnson) Gowan, of Jamestown, NY.
Joanne and her two siblings grew up in the village of Bemus Point, New York, a small town located on Chautauqua Lake just outside of Jamestown, New York. She graduated from Bemus Point High School in 1949. After graduation, Joanne participated in a women's softball league and worked as a dental assistant. It was in Bemus Point that she met her husband Robert Wallin. They were married July 14, 1951. Joanne and Bob settled in the Jamestown area where Joanne worked as a physician's assistant. In 1952, they celebrated the birth of their first daughter, Marge. Their family continued to grow a year later with the birth of their second daughter, Lynne. Bob's career relocated them to the Boston area where their third daughter Tracy was born. In 1967, they relocated again to Hastings, where Joanne was a full time stay at home mom. She was an avid bowler and was a member of the 700 Club. Joanne was a volunteer at Pennock Hospital for several years. Joanne loved the outdoors, she enjoyed golfing, swimming and boating. She had a special affection for gardening and flower arranging.
In 1997, Joanne and Bob began traveling to Gulf Shores Alabama in the winter months. In 2004, Joanne was diagnosed with Alzeheimer's and it was necessary they return to live in Hastings full time. After a 12 year battle Joanne died peacefully in her home, with her life long best friend and husband of 64 years at her side.
She was preceded in death by her father James Gowan and her mother DeNelda (Johnson) Gowan. Joanne is survived by her spouse Robert Wallin of Hastings, her daughter Marge (Marty) Will of Appleton, Wisconsin, her daughter Lynne (Bruce) Fuller of Hastings, her daughter Tracy (Christopher) Wallin-Styring of Hastings, her sister Patricia Boyd of Winchester, VA, her brother James Gowan of Pensacola, FL, four grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Joanne's family will be hosting a luncheon reception for family and friends on June 4, 2016 at the Ever After Banquet Hall, 1230 N. Michigan Ave., Hastings from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm to Celebrate of Life of their loving Wife and Mother.
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