Joanne Dippel

Joanne Dippel passed away peacefully and suddenly in Calgary, AB on Monday, April 20, 2015 at the age of 49 years from complications following an epileptic seizure. She will be profoundly missed by her husband Darcy and their son Benjamin. Joanne is also survived by her parents Donald and Patricia Hawthorne of Toronto, ON; her brother Gary (Jennifer) Hawthorne of Winnipeg, MB; and their daughters Katy and Anna. She will be deeply missed by her extended family: Scott (Melissa) Dippel of Calgary, AB and their children Ian and Sophie; Brent (Gina) Dippel of Calgary, AB and their daughters Kaylee and Hannah. Also grieving are Darcy's parents Doug and Shirley Dippel of Calgary, many other relatives and close friends. Joanne was born in Toronto on September 8, 1965. She grew up in the Don Mills area and graduated from the University of Toronto in 1988 with a bachelor of commerce degree. She worked as an admin assistant and in accounting with the Ontario College of Physicians and Surgeons, Nexen (CanOxy) and most recently with the Calgary Horticultural Society. Darcy and Joanne married in Toronto, ON in 1992 and moved to Calgary, AB in 1994. Joanne found her true passion in writing, and many examples of her insights and wit can be found on her Facebook page, on Twitter and on her personal blog, Essaysbyjahd.blogspot.ca. Joanne saw the best in others. She was kind, forgiving, and always willing to help a cause or a friend she loved. Throughout her life Joanne drew people to her with her warmth and openness. Her greatest accomplishment was passing on these attributes to her cherished son Benjamin. Joanne was loved. She will be remembered for her love of reading, her long-standing book club and dear friends within it, and the joy she took in caring for rabbits. A celebration of Joanne's life will be held at Foster's Garden Chapel, 3220 - 4 Street NW (across from Queen’s Park Cemetery) on Sunday, April 26, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. Family and friends should feel free to dress in a way that reflects Joanne's colourful personality. In lieu of flowers, friends may wish to make a donation in Joanne's name to Epilepsy Canada, the Calgary Humane Society or Calgary Horticultural Society. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family via the website www.fostersgardenchapel.ca.

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