Her children and grandchildren knew her as a kind and driven person who encouraged them to pursue their goals. She would do ANYTHING she could for not only her children but especially her grandchildren. She was more generous to her grandkids than even the parents could comprehend. It got to the point if her children said, “No”, her grandchildren responded, “We’ll just ask Grandma”. She was an active member of The Church of Christ North Brighton where she made many amazing friends. She often volunteered for hospice and played cards to help comfort people, along with volunteered for numerous charities.
Joan is preceded in death by her dad John, mother Mary, husband Bob, brother John and son Bobby.
Joan is survived by her son Billy Keefer, wife Lisa, children Jessica and Zachary, daughter Connie Mesa, husband Ed, children Sophia, Ben and Nicole, along with spouse Stephanie, and children Tray, Koda, and Kiah, son Bill Grieshaber, wife Zonia, and children Zandy and Yanzen.
The family would like to thank North Kansas City hospital staff and especially the care she received at the CVICU (Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit) and the North Kansas City Hospice House.