Joan Gaurin
June 9, 1940 - January 11, 2005
Obituary
Joan Gaurin
Born June 9, 1940 in Seattle, WA; died January 11, 2005 in Federal Way, WA at the age of 64 years. Joan was a volunteer at the Federal Way Multi-Service Center for 23 years. She is survived by her children Kenneth Gaurin, Rita Parke, Robert Gaurin, Jr., Benjamin Gaurin, Sr., Michael Gaurin, Rebecca Gaurin, and Danny Gibbs, former husband Robert Gaurin, Sr., sister Lorene Gibbs, brother Tom Whitman, 11 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. Visitation Thursday 4:00 – 8:00 pm with Funeral Service Friday, January 14th at 1:30 pm all at Bonney-Watson Federal Way, 1535 SW Dash Pt. Rd. Federal Way 253 839-7317
To Joan’s family and loved ones,
I have wonderful memeories of Joan and her beautiful smile and happy disposition. Joan always found the fun in any sisuation. Joan was a very hard worker and was always kind to my Mother Mattie before her death. I pray your comforted in your time of sorrow. Beverly Lambert
To the family and loved ones of Joan….I remember Joan coming to my Grandma Mattie’s, and always being happy and kind, always looking for the good in everyone and everything, she was always willing to do all she could for Grandma. She was very proud of all the things her children did and she wanted others to know all the wonderful things she could tell anyone about her children and later her Grandchildren, too. Joan did so many wonderful things in her life, and I am proud to have known her. I was glad to get to see her this summer for many years of not seeing her. May you be comforted as you remember your loved one. Debbie Lessenger
Bita – remember when you and I shared an office many years ago and your mom would call and I would chat with her and tell her stuff about what you were doing lots of it made up, of course? Yes, good times back then. Your mom was great fun to talk to, and we know she’ll be missed by everyone that knew her.
Love, Cindy & Jeff
Rita….you know our thoughts and prayers are with you, now and always….
She is now free of worry and pain and at peace with the almighty.
To Joan’s Family
It’s sad to think that her life was cut short – but it is known that she enjoyed and loved her family. Remember the small things.
Rita, I will miss your Mom’s calls to you. “Rita busy?” Every time. I got to talk to her before you did. I had to tell her how busy you were. She will be missed, but never forgotten. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Love Brenda
Rita, My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family, now and always. I know she loved her family. Treasure the memories forever.
Love, Dee
My dear sweet Aunt Joni
I will miss you with all my heart and soul. You were the greatest aunt. My kids will miss you, Dayton most of all.
Im so happy that I got to be a part of your life. One of many memories that I will keep forever is every time she came to visit she would always make spanish rice. My favorite! Thanks for all the great memories aunt Joni.
I love you and miss you.
Rosie thats what she called me
Our fondest memories and loving thoughts be with you along your path to the next destination your soul will make. We have no doubt that you will make as big an impact there as you did here. You will be missed as deeply as you were loved, not only by our family, but also those whose lives you so generously touched. Now that your journey is over in this life, may you find peace and relaxation in the next. We love you very much, and that love will never fade.
A dear sweet lady has passed form our arms and into the arms of the heavenly father where she will find peace and contentment for all eternity. With Beulah she now walks and waits for each of us to join them, always watching over those who remain behind. Joan you will be missed in our hearts but as well the loving memories you gave us will remain there forever. I thank you for stepping in and being the mom you were to me after my own passed on. You are loved by many people and have touched many lives that are better because you were apart of them. I for one am very glad you are apart of our family. Rest now your work here is done.
To the family of Joan who loved her so much. She was a wonderful lady always full of fun and laughter. My fondest memories of Joan is how she would always tell about her family both kids by birth and the extended ones she had that were nieces and nephews. She talked alot about a lady she called DD and her kids who she loved as her own. One was her Godson Douglas and there was Martha who was always there when Joan needed her and then one she caled Bobo who made her laugh. I am sure they will all miss her as will you all. But remember she is at peace now and resting for when you meet her again to carry on where you left off.
To Joan’s Family
Joan will be missed by so many people that she has touched over the years.By many she is viewed as a strong and caring woman.My thoughts and prayers go out to all the family.
Love Tammy
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Now you can rest in peace.
Joan, I always looked forward to seeing you at the Food Bank and working with you there. Sharing the same Birthday leaves me “Good Memories”. Your friend, Valerie
My prayers are with your family. May God help you thought this sad time.
Angela Ray-Jones
I will miss hearing Joan’s distinctive and wonderful laugh while she worked in the foodbank. When Joan began her chemotherapy, she and I made a deal. She’d been bugging me to go to an event that I normally do not attend. I told her that if after going through chemo, she felt that she was strong enough to also attend this event I’d be there. I thought that she’d forgotten about the conversation, but lo and behold, a couple of days before the event was to take place I received a triumphant phone call from Joan. She was laughing and told me that she’d completed her treatment and that she fully expected me to uphold my end of the bargain and she would see me in a couple of days. When I saw her, she gave me a huge hug and told me “I’m really glad to see you here baby girl.” Joan was the only person on this earth that could call me “baby girl” and live to tell about it. I’ll miss you Joan!
Connie
Joan was a wonderful person, full of life and very dedicated to the MSC. She had a big heart. She will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with her friends and family.
My thoughts have been with the family every day – I will truly miss her – she was a very special person and so much a part of this agency.
Such a special person, Joan just brightened this place for me. We were all so lucky to have her share her self with us. I guess a big measure of how much we have given to others is how much we are missed by so many. Thank you to Joan and to her family.
Joan was a wonderful volunteer here at the Federal Way Food Bank for many years. I was able to work with her for atleast 10 of her years here. She was very dedicated and loved her work here. She was in charge of the pastry counter for many of her years and we even had a sign above the area that said “Joan’s Pastries” She will be missed by a lot of people that she helped here over the years. The food bank has not been the same since she has been gone.
Thank you for sharing your Mom with us.
joans been so wonderful 2 me since i was in jr.high school.im sorry that i couldnt come and say bye 2 her. shes so loved by me always. i wanna visit her at the washington memorial park regularly if i can. love jamie davis
i want her 2 be my guardian angel watchin over me.
My condolences to the family of Joan Gaurin. She was a wonderful lady, no one will be able to take her place. She was a wonderful aunt to all her neices and nephews. She was like a second mom to me and a second grandma to my children. She was the type of lady that would put you first no matter what she had going on in her life. She will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of need.
Joan was a great lady she was always there for everyone who knew her. My sympathies go out to her family who lost a great mother,friend. Now she is watching over everyone in peace. One of many things that i will miss is going over to visit and having her spanish rice dish,oh it is so good. Joan we will all miss you so much. You will never be forgotten rest in peace and watch over all of us. LOVE YOU
Hi Mom, I still miss you so much even 5 years later. I try to make sure I come and visit you every 4 – 6 weeks. Not a day goes by that I don’t think of you. Your missed so much but not forgotten. I love you mom. Rita