We Remember

FREEMAN, Joanne Grace
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The family of Joanne Grace Freeman sadly announces the passing of their mother on Thursday, May 25, 2023. Left to mourn their mother are Joanne’s kids: Blake, Melissa, Travis, and Doug. Also, left to mourn her loss is her step-granddaughter Sara; Joanne’s fiancé, Jack; and all of her friends.
Joanne was born June 8, 1958, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She was predeceased by her parents, Dave and Nettie; her former husband Ian Freeman; and stepdaughter Heather Freeman.
A visitation to pay final respects will be held on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at 2:15 pm, at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC.
A Funeral Service will be held for Joanne on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at 4:00 PM at Grace Reformed Church, 1710 Garner Road, Kelowna, BC.
The family would like to extend a big “Thank you!” to the staff at both Abbeyfield and the Central Okanagan Hospice House.
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Visitation
Thursday, June 8, 2023, at 2:15 pm
Springfield Funeral Home
(2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC, )
Service
Thursday, June 22, 2023, at 4:00 PM
Location
Grace Reformed Church, 1710 Garner Road, Kelowna, BC
To Joanne children and family
It was great to know Joanne even tho I was married to her stepson Sydney James Freeman . Joanne step granddaughter Sara they had a beautiful bond they had together . From Sara childhood until now . I am glad Sara had her nana . Joanne helped a lot with Sara when syd and I couldn’t get her to do different things like swimming in Leo stobbe pool all 3 of us tried to get her in the pool not even a chance unless nana was there . Syd and I would let her no her granddaughter was acting up Joanne always new what to say to Sara. Leo stobbe and his family helped out lots to from the first day I new Joanne and ian would have a special bond and so did syd he new to . But I am so glad Joanne called Sara her granddaughter. . Joanne talkted lots about her family and her kids and grand kids etc if I have missed anything sorry