Joanne Lewis Patchin
Died: May 21, 2017
Joanne Lewis Patchin, formerly of Madison, New Jersey, went home to the Lord on May 21, 2017, at the age of 87. She is survived by her five children, Wendy Patchin, Kathe Patchin, Patty (Greg) Cassalia, David (Kara) Patchin and Thomas (Paige) Patchin and twelve grandchildren: Connor and Maureen Buttner, Samantha Patchin, Courtney (Joshua) McIvor, 2LT Jordan and Sydney Cassalia, Katherine (Benjamin) Davis, Alec and Micah Patchin, Shannon, McKenna and Taryn Patchin.
A memorial service will be held at Trinity United Methodist Church, Hackettstown, New Jersey on Saturday, November 25th at 11 a.m. with a reception to follow.
Joanne was born on February 1, 1930 in Kansas City, Kansas. She lived in Minnesota when she was young and graduated from Hamline College with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Joanne worked as a nurse throughout her life, including many years at Morristown Memorial Hospital in the Emergency Room, ICU and Nursing Education departments.
She was a devoted wife and mother and lived her faith in Jesus Christ as her Savior. Known for her adventurous spirit and kindness to others, Joanne was an accomplished baker, seamstress and quilter. She sang in the church choir, read avidly, canoed, swam, wrote poetry, and hiked with the Frost Valley Hiking Club. Joanne loved traveling, music, dogs, gardening, playing card games, and spending time with her grandchildren. Her infectious smile, caring nature and servant heart made her many friends. Motivated by her faith and generous with her time, Joanne served others in many ways through the Aldrich Presbyterian church in Minneapolis, MN and Long Hill Chapel, Chatham, NJ.
Joanne was preceded in death by David, her loving husband of 62 years, her brother Edwin Lewis, and her sister Jacqueline Smith.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Foundation for Peace at www.foundationforpeace.org.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ 07840. For those wishes to leave online condolences, please visit, www.cochranfuneral.com
Condolences:
Gerald and Judy Briiscoe
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November 24th, 2017 7:38 pm
Our love and prayers are with you at this time of sadness. We will always remember the beautiful reception that Joanne and David gave for Kara and Dave after their wedding. They were very special and will always hold a very precious place in our hearts.
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