Joan was born on February 17, 1937 in Chicago, IL to Peter Jacob and Lillian Matilda Jung, joining older sister, Diane Braasch.
Joan grew up in Chicago, IL where she graduated from Amundsen High School. She married Donald Willard Standish and they adopted two daughters, Lisa and Jennifer, who were her pride and joy.
They moved from Illinois to California in 1977. She then divorced and raised her daughters as a devoted single mother. She became somewhat of a surrogate to many of Lisa and Jennifer’s friends. She was always willing to help them through a rough time by lending an ear, driving them to school or even offering them a place to stay. She was “mom” to many.
In December 1983, she met her true love, John Donald “Don” Roop, at a Christmas party. They were “set up” by a mutual friend. They married July 10, 1987 and enjoyed 25 years of laughter, tears and joy (mostly laughter and joy). It was a marriage and a love to be envied.
Joan had a long career working for the federal government. Her “temporary” job at the Census Bureau stretched into 20+ years in human resources, working in various departments during that time. She retired in 1999 and moved from Mission Viejo, CA to Sun Lakes, AZ in 2000.
Retired life in Sun Lakes was full of volunteering at Chandler Regional Hospital and the Sheriff’s Posse, watching her grandson, Andrew, play baseball and enjoying time with family and friends. She took great joy in traveling to Maryland to visit her two granddaughters, Hope and Faith.
She is survived by her husband, Don Roop, her daughters Lisa Cassedy and Jennifer Standish, son-in-law Matthew Cassedy, daughter-in-law Ann Marie Pallanck, stepson, John Donald Roop III, stepdaughter, Melissa Barrett and grandchildren Andrew Marovich, Hope Standish-Pallanck, Faith Standish-Pallanck, Nick Barrett, Alexa Barrett, Brianna Barrett and Chase Barrett, as well as 3 great grandchildren.
Joan was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She had a quiet strength that got her through difficult times with grace. Joan’s sense of humor was a signature part of her and endeared those who knew her. She loved her family fiercely, always thinking of others first. This was evident even during the last hours. In true Joan fashion, that very day she made sure all her Christmas gifts were taken care of and sent out. She had peace knowing she had left nothing undone. We are truly blessed by the love of this wonderful woman. We will hold her in our hearts forever.
Thank you to all that have sent your heartfelt condolences, cards, flowers and meals. You have helped to make this time a little less difficult. You are invited to sign the guestbook and share your favorite memories of Joan.
Joan will be remembered with a Celebration of Life on Saturday, February 16th, 2013.
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