Walked through heaven’s gate September 9th 2021. She is survived by her husband of 65 years Don, son Keith, (Betsy) daughter Sherry Reinwald, (Doug) sister Beverly Travis and grandchildren Julie Reinwald, Jake Rastberger, Bradley Reinwald, and great-grandson Christian Reinwald.
Joan was born on September 20, 1937 to Lottie and Erwin Travis in St. Louis Missouri, confirmed in the Lutheran Church, attended Pattonville High School and worked at McDonnel aircraft and Monsanto Chemical.
Joan loved the Lord, her church, close friends and life itself. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her and most of all her family.
She was a Cub Scout Den Mother, and an Assistant Girl Scout Leader. She helped her son with Cub Scouts projects making many crafts and went on numerous campouts with her daughter.
Joan was a loving mother to her children, grandchildren and especially loved her great-grandson.
Joan was described by her granddaughter as someone who could not tolerate clutter, or a messy house. She could often be found at the business end of a dust cloth or vacuum cleaner.
Joan was always concerned with others’ problems, and was often on the phone to help in any way she could.
She also was a staunch animal lover, and a supporter of HSUS. Joan loved her dogs, most recently Marti, and those who went before her.
Joan also loved the West especially Arizona and the mountains. On our return from Texas to our then home in Arizona she would wait until she could see the mountain peaks to know we were back home.
A celebration of Life at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Carrollton will be take place on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at 11am.
Joan asked that any memorials be made to the Senior Adult Ministry at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church 4000 Midway Road Carrollton Tx.
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