Joan was born near the little town of Lone Rock, Oregon on October 21, 1930. Joan graduated valedictorian of her High School class in Condon, Oregon on May 26, 1949. Shortly after graduating from High School, Joan got married to Robert Hollen and moved to San Francisco. During the next 2 years she attended and graduated from Heal Business College. Following a job opportunity in 1953, she and her husband Robert moved to Watsonville, CA.
In July, Joan was hired as a Civil Service Employee at Ft. Ord., CA. For the next 32 years she rose to the Civil Service grade of GS-12.
Joan was hired by Glover Rucker Partnership to manager a newly constructed Multi use Commercial & Residential complex which includes a commercial Laundromat. In addition to managing Echo Towers she opened her own Tax office in the building.
In her spare time , Joan loved gardening; growing fruit, veggies and flowers with special interest in growing Roses. Joan will be missed by many tenants and friends; we pray that her soul will rest in peace.