Joan was born in New York City on February 17, 1938 and is survived by her husband of 57 years Charles Anson, daughters Donna (Tony) Zapata, Lisa (Gene) Walsh, Teresa, son Paul, wonderful granddaughter Kylie Walsh, brother Stephen Baumer and preceded by her parents, Stephen and Rita Baumer and brother Robert Baumer.
A veteran of the U.S. Navy, Joan continued serving others through various jobs before obtaining her Bachelor of Arts degree at age 60. She continued to fill life with family and friends sharing dinners, dancing, cruises and lots of love throughout.
Joan’s celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, 10 a.m. at St. Rose Philippine Duchesne, 2825 W Rose Canyon Circle, Anthem, AZ 85086. Interment 1:30 p.m. at the VA’s National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 North Cave Creek Road, Phoenix, AZ 85024.