Joan Simpson
December 17, 1932 ~ June 29, 2016
Joan 'JoAnn' Simpson, 83, of Lisbon, died on Wednesday, June 29, 2016, at the Solon Retirement Village. Funeral Service: 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 2, 2016, at First Federated Church, Lisbon, by Lay Minister Bob Brus and Pastor Jacob Bishop. Visitation: 4-7 p.m. on Friday at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Mount Vernon. Burial: Lisbon Cemetery.
Survivors include her children, Ricky (Cindy) Strait of Anamosa, Darla Simpson of Mount Vernon, Clint (Laurie) Simpson of Lisbon, and Deb (David) Siggins of Lisbon; brother, Donald Stepanek of Marion; sister, Wandalene O'Connor of Springville; eleven grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and many other extended family members.
Joan was born December 17, 1932, in Cedar Bluffs, the daughter of Joseph and Marietta (Boxa) Stepanek. On October 1, 1960, she married Rex Simpson in Rock Island, Illinois. Joan worked in food service at Cornell College for over 40 years. She enjoyed spending time with her family, playing cards, bingo, doing crafts, cooking, baking, and canning. Joan also enjoyed attending Community Bible Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Rex; grandson, Chad Strait; brothers-in-law, Oran 'Buck' Ford and Joseph O'Connor; and sister-in-law, Beverly Stepanek.
Memorials may be directed to the Joan Simpson Memorial, 1084 N Washington Street, Lisbon, Iowa 52253.
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Joan was a part of so many of my days as a student at Cornell as well as the many years working together. She was so joyful in her work feeding the thousands of students over her years. She will be missed.
Aunt Joan I remember you as a strong woman who spoke her mind and laugh about it afterwards. I also remember the love you shared. Now it is your time to fly and be free of all pain and suffering, for this I say welcome home and may I see you again when my turn comes. You will be really missed but never forgotten. God bless all you have left behind and comfort them. I know you’ll be watching over them so they better behave huh? I’ll be watching for an amazing butterfly or a cardinal watching me. Love you Marsha
We were sorry to hear of Joans passing. We want to send our condolences to her family.
We enjoyed her as a neighbor on first ave and also here at Meyers Meadow.
Ken and Donna McConaughy
May the comforting presence and support of our Lord and all the love and friendship that surrounds each of you now bring you peace at this most difficult time. Joan was a lovely lady and will be greatly missed. With heartfelt sympathy, Donna Jacob
Dear Simpson family,
I’m so very sorry for your loss….I will never forget JoAnn’s laugh, you could pick her out anywhere. She was a delight and fun to be around. You have lost a very special Mother….
You all are in my special thoughts at this difficult time.
Annamae Baker