Joan Marie Rhodes, born to John and Bertha Powers in Riverside, California on January 23, 1931. Passed away peacefully at home in San Jacinto, California on June 1, 2022, with family and her two beloved cats by her side.
Married to her late husband Vernon Rhodes for 66 years, she is survived by her children: Betty Garcia (Rhodes), Milton Rhodes, Tom and Kathryn Pope, Dave and April Rhodes, Donna Rhodes, Lee and Mary Rhodes, Toni Lasko, Terri and John Moss, her brother Ronald J. Powers and his wife Mary Lou. Thirty four grandchildren, fifty-four great grandchildren and nineteen great-great grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her brother Jimmy Powers, son Gary Begley and a great granddaughter.
The granddaughter of Joe and Lucy Scaramella she was a member of the last generation to be raised on the Scaramella Ranch/Dairy located near the corner of Gilbert and Stetson. The Ranch was in operation from 1919 to 1969.
Graduating from Hemet High School in 1948 she resided in San Jacinto the rest of her life.
She spend a good part of her life as a stay-at-home homemaker. There were always plenty of kids around.
Joan was an active member of Community Builders and sometimes volunteered to help with school and community functions. Her favorite hobby was collecting and selling antique glass. Especially her favorite color purple glass.
With an open heart and open door, she touched many-many lives throughout her 91-year life. She will be forever loved and never forgotten.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, June 24, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Mom’s house.
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