Joan, 76, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 28, after a long battle with lymphoma. She was born November 28, 1937 in Monterey Park, CA and was the daughter of the late John and Alice Butkovich. Joan was a graduate of Alhambra High School and UCLA. Upon graduation she taught elementary school in southern California. She was preceded in death by her husband of 25 years, John S. Tooker. A Sacramento area resident for over 40 years, Joan was active in her local book club, PEO, Alpha Delta Pi Sororiety, Junior Music Sponsers, and Fiji Aid International, of which she was a founding board member.
She is survived by sons Jonathan and Joshua (Shamila), grandchildren Maya and Jay, and several nieces, nephews, cousins and numerous friends.
All are welcome to a visitation on Thursday, February 6, 2014 from 5pm to 8pm and a Celebration of her Life, Friday, February 7,2014 at 10am both held at Mount Vernon Mortuary, 8201 Greenback Lane, Fair Oaks.
Memorial contributions can be made to Fii Aid International and to PEO as "In Memory of Joan Tooker", Chapter PQ, PEO, 1905 Placer Gold Ct., Gold River, CA, 95670.
