Joan Eunice Wigg McCluskey

Joan was a beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and gigi. She filled all those roles with grace and generosity. Her door was always open to family and friends with the coffee pot on. Joan was a wonderful baker and cook, hosting many large family dinners over the years. Joan was born in Nelson, BC. on May 16th, 1930 and moved to Vernon in her mid-teens. She met and married Dick McCluskey (Richard) in 1948 and went on to have her four children. Throughtout Joan's life, she enjoyed curling, golfing, winters in Arizona, travels, having family and friends at her home around the pool sharing so much laughter, but most of all, she had a great love for her pets. She worked at Consumers Glass as a ware inspector and industrial first aid attendant. She retired after 20 plus years.

Joan is survived by her children: Richard (Janet) of Prince Rupert, Deborah (Tim), Robert (Wendy), and Donna-Lee (Dale) all of Vernon; grandchildren: Shauna, Alex, Dave, Krystal, Allison, Robyn, Camille, Jay, Kevin, Carrie-Ann; fifteen great grandchildren; sisters: Janie Seaby (Nelson) and Gladys Redman (Vernon); brother, Don Wigg (Diane) of Penticton;sister-in-law Crystal (Tiny) Wigg (Nelson); brothers-in-law: Arthur (Mannie) Jakeman (Vernon), Don Kenedy (Ottawa), and Albert McCluskey (Vernon). Joan (her nick name "Saint") will also be lovingly remembered by many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Sincere thanks to Dr. Pritchett, the staff of Vernon Jubilee Hospital and the staff of Polson North for the care and kindness shown to Joan and her family.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, July 11th, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of Pleasant Valley Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, those friends wishing to make memorial contributions may do so to the McMurtry-Baerg Cancer Center, 2101 - 32nd Street, Vernon, B.C. V1T 5L2 or to the Diabetic Association, Suite 360, 1385W - 8th Avenue

Vancouver, V6H 3V9.