November 14, 1960 ~ May 2, 2014

Celebrate! Joan shared life with her husband Dave and daughter Atley in Campbell, CA. She graduated from Our Lady of Fatima Elementary, Blanchet HS and Santa Clara University. Growing up she was in sports, Blanchet musicals and speech, Miss Junior Seattle Pageant. Throughout her life including her 11 year MDS battle she celebrated life traveling, hiking, working at Cisco Systems, member of Team in Training and Global Women's Leadership Network. Joan cherished family and friends. Survived by parents Al and Lorraine, Sisters Peggy Hughes (Bill), Mary Clipsham (Barry), Cathy Bates (James). Preceded in death by her brother Stephen. -