Joan Ruth Rathbun Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Joan Ruth Rathbun in Golden Valley, Minnesota, born in Hot Springs, South Dakota, who passed away on November 4, 2024, at the age of 91, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joan Ruth Rathbun to show support.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Joan Ruth had on those she encountered along her journey. Though Joan Ruth may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, her essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
She was predeceased by: her former husband Bob Bowman; her daughter Laurie Bowman; and her husband Bill Rathbun. She is survived by: her daughters, Kathy Mellstrom (Mark) and Nancy Bowman (Paul Jeddeloh); and her grandchildren, Sarah Mellstrom, Becca Mellstrom, Daniel Mellstrom (Gabrielle Sacha), Teddy Jeddeloh and Georgia Jeddeloh.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 21st 2024 at 11:00 AM at the Normandale Hylands Methodist Church (9920 Normandale Blvd, Bloomington, MN 55437).
