Joan was born in Marchand, MB on March 1, 1936 to Florence (nee Carriere) and Fred Schau. Joan passed away June 7, 2019.
She is survived by her children, Sally, Sandra, Gordon, Leslie and Lorena; grandchildren, Alexandra, James, Teresa, Kristina, Sidney, Griffin, Joshua and Adam. She was predeceased by her granddaughter Jennifer Matlashewski.
Cremation has taken place. At Joan’s request, no funeral service will be held. A gathering of family and friends will be held at a later date.
“It was a great gift and privilege to have been given life on this beautiful planet.”
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Lynne Wallace
I have so many happy memories of time spent with Joan, yet I feel profoundly sad. So very sorry for your loss.
Jennifer Heinrichs
She is at peace. She will be missed.
Catherine Froehlich
She made many friends at the garden club and I was one of them. She will be greatly missed.
Sandra Wells
It is very hard to find words; what to possibly say about mom.
She sewed me beautiful clothes. She fed me healthy food.
Christmases and birthdays were always so special because she made them that way.
I don’t think Joan had respect for humans but she did teach me to respect mother earth.
In a way, she also taught me how important it is to love my own children and to keep them close.
I am grateful that I can love Joan’s grandchildren and great grandchildren with the intensity of a mother’s unconditional love.