Hello,

I just came across this obituary and I am so saddened by this news. I believe Joan was my neighbor in Westhills in Calgary quite a number of years ago. I remember her daughter Luci and going to her little birthday party with my young son. Joan was a genuinely lovely person. She was so very kind to me – I just enjoyed being in her presence so much. We did not have a backyard fence at that time and our backyards were just one large grassy area and our kids played together often. I ran into her at Co-op one day and we talked for an hour catching up. She gave me her phone number, I believe she was living in Marda Loop but I lost it and I am just so heartsick about this, please accept my deepest condolences. She was truly lovely.

Helen and Iain MacLean

I was so sad to hear, Joan. I also grew up with Joan and went to school and became part of her family as she did with mine. She was a talent in everything she did.She will be sadly missed.

I knew Joan while living in Cloverdale and we were at Strathearn Junior High together. She was the smartest, most confident girl I had ever met. I still remember her gold 3-speed and her dad’s watch that she always wore and her great laugh.

My deepest condolences to the Family.

Joan and I grew up together on the same block. We were good friends, always in competion with each other just for the joy of it. We shared the traits of deep, husky voices and gut busting determination.

Joan, who was born 3 months before me, used to tell me, “Cherie, I will always be first!”.

Joan was my first “bestie”. Now, as I am fighting a terminal illness, I see that, even at this, Joni went first.

Some people are so strong, so bright and so beautiful that they live forever in one’s mind. That was Joan for me.

My sincere condolences. I know what an amazing person she was and how very great your sorrow must be.

With tears in my eyes,

Cherie Demers

I Had the pleasure of working with Elizabeth for many years. I remember her very fondly. She was full of honesty and integrity but could be a lot of fun as well. I will miss her.

I had the pleasure of taking care of Elizabeth on her final days at the hospice. Cora I am very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family

We all knew this was coming….yet in our hearts we wished for a different outcome. To Joan’s children and family, my deepest and sincerest condolences. You lost a mother but a lot of us lost a beautiful, loving friend. She will always be remembered as a great lady.

Rest in peace Joan. God bless and grant her peace and serenity.

Cora and Chloe

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your Sister and Aunt. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Debbie, Randy and Amanda Sommerfeld

It is with a sad heart I write this message. Elizabeth was a very kind and loving part of my life. Sending the family love, hug, prayers, and beautiful memories. Rest in Peace Joan. <3

Over the many years I have worked with Realtors , never have I met a person who was a stronger and braver than she was … Liz faced the difficult challenges that crossed her path in the past few years with dignity and grace. It was with sadness that we lose someone like her far too early but the news of her passing came with much relief and that now at least I believe she is in a better place free of pain and suffering. Rest well in the hands of your maker Liz ..you earned it.

I knew Elizabeth from our AA meetings, may she rest in peace.

Denis Chaykowski

Joan Lock: I remember [Joni] as a great person: artistic talents and full of life. Special part of my life and friend during high school. Genuine sweetness and a loving person is how I remember Joan. You had never been forgotten.

Love you and Rest in Peace –

Joan and I grew up together at the U of A . Although we had our struggles we had some great times and made some great art. A keen mind, a sense of purpose and stimulating to just be around. After losing touch for years we found each other just walking on the street in Vancouver one day a few years ago. This gift of reconnecting I will treasure. Even as her illness made her body weak, that strength, determination and “I will take no B.S.” spirit remained. Underneath all this was her caring and softness, her humanity which simply made

her the strongest woman I have ever meet. To all of her family and friends I am so sorry we have lost her here in the physical world but her memory and spirit will remain with us forever. She will be watching with the angels.

I am sorry that you lost such an incredible mother/sister/grandmother. She had so much wisdom in her and such a rare talent to see things in such an off beat way. I smile now thinking of her energy. To laugh with her or to hear her wonderful deep voice. She will be very missed by so many.