Joanne Gay Kiemele

November 10, 1939 - January 5, 2022 (82 years old)

University Place, Washington

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November 10, 1939 - January 5, 2022 (82 years old)

University Place, Washington

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Joanne Gay Kiemele Obituary

Name: Memorial service
Start: 2022-01-15T19:00:00
End: 2022-01-15T19:00:00
Location: Olympic View Baptist Church

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Joanne Gay Kiemele (University Place, Washington), who passed away on January 5, 2022, at the age of 82, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Vernon Heckman and Margaret Heckman; her sister Judy; and her brother-in-law Larry Friesen. She is survived by: her children, Laurie McFadden (Jim), Kevin Kiemele, Shelley Koeppen (Todd) and Karyn Gunderson (Garrett); her grandchildren, Sarah, Kaleigh, Jaclyn, Madelaine, Josiah, Naomi and Olivia; her husband LeRoy; and her siblings, Jenean Erickson (Brad), Jerrel Heckman (Diane), Joel Heckman (Sue) and Jim Heckman (Darlene). She is also survived by aunt, cousins, nieces, and nephews.

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January 14, 2022

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January 15, 2022

Paula Trivette wrote a sympathy message

“Our hearts are broken over the loss of your dear wife, mother, grandmother, and dearest friend one could ever have. We met Joanne and Leroy in Germany over 30 years ago. Her smile could light up a room but more so your heart. To us she was a perfect example of a Christian woman, always putting God first in her life. We pray that your memories of happier times and the love of family and friends will help you through these difficult times. Our sympathy and love. Paula and Bill Trivette, and family”

January 13, 2022

Julio Alvarez, Jr. wrote a sympathy message

“We offer our Heartfelt sympathy for your loss and our prayers for Joanne's soul as she passes into hands of our Loving God, and for strength of Faith for your entire family at this very difficult time.”

January 11, 2022

Nancy Johnson wrote a sympathy message

“Leroy, We are so saddened with the news of Joanne’s passing. We are praying for you and your family at this difficult time and remembering all the good times we had with the two of you. Love, Nancy and all your friends in North Freedom”

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Olympic View Baptist Church
4707 Elwood Dr W, University Place, WA 98466

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