Joan Swartz
April 20, 1939 ~ March 18, 2020
Joan F. Swartz, 80, of Iowa City, died on Wednesday, March 18, 2020, at Parkview Manor in Wellman. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements are with Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids.
Survivors include her daughter, Lisa (Milton) Schulte and granddaughter, Lauren, all of Cedar Rapids.
Joan was born in New York City on April 20, 1939, the daughter of Polish immigrants John and Josephine (Prostak) Swartz. Her families' moves took her to Utah before graduating from the College of the Ozarks in Missouri. She honorably served in the US Army. She was a teacher in Davenport for a few years followed by a move to the Iowa City area where she retired after over 20 years with Lear Corporation.
She will be remembered for her genuine kindness and generosity. Joan adopted many cats throughout her life and sponsored many children through missions in developing countries. She was an amazing woman of faith, attending Grace Community Church in North Liberty. Joan sang in the church choir and loved helping with bible education. She also volunteered at the Crisis Center food bank.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and infant granddaughter, Olivia Rose Schulte.
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Dear Lisa and Family, I am saddened by your mom/grandmother’s passing. I had the privilege of living across the street from her in Bon Aire. Such a delightful person to talk to. She spoke so highly of her family. May she rest in the hands of the Lord. Sincerely Sheree Tadlock
Lisa, I remember your mom fondly! She was one who journeyed with me at Grace in those first years of my new life in Christ. Praying for you in the seasons to come, as you miss her, and grateful that in Christ we do not grieve without hope.
I remember Joan well when she attended Grace Community Church. I sang with her in the choir and something I remember very well about Joan was she always had a smile on her face. She was a sweet lady. Sorry for your loss and praying for God’s comfort. Stacy Simpson