JoAnne Bower, 81, of Fremont, OH passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2017 at Valley View Health Campus. She was born on September 11, 1935 in Huntington, WV, the daughter of J. Walter and Ruth (Brown) Johnson.
JoAnne was a Benefits Specialist at Fremont Memorial Hospital for over thirty years and retired in 2007. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church. JoAnne enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and attending fairs, festivals and craft shows. She loved animals.
JoAnne is survived by her children, Lisa (Jim) Hazzard, Gallatin, TN, Greg (Tracy) Bower, Boulder, CO, Lori Urban and Kim Bower both of Fremont, OH; grandchildren, Brooke Pridemore and Brandon Pridemore both of Denver, CO and Morgan Urban, Fremont, OH.
She was preceded in death by her parents; an infant brother and grandson, Kyle.
It was JoAnne’s wishes to be cremated. There will be no services at this time.
Memorial can be made to the Humane Society of Sandusky County, 1315 N. River Rd, Fremont, OH 43420.
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Marie Perkins
Keeping you and all of your family in my prayers, Lisa. I am so very sorry for your loss.
Sue Swartz Strohl
Lori, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. She was so wonderful at her job and helped me immensely with dealing with insurance claims during the years before Mark’s death. I will always have very fond memories of a beautiful soul. God bless her and your family during this time.
Carol Byers Smith
I’m very sorry for your loss. I knew your mother for many years while working at Memorial Hospital. She was always very friendly and outgoing.
Gail Timmons
So sorry for your loss. I knew Joann while working at Memorial Hospital. She was always helpful and fun to talk to.
Linda M Gegorski
Sincere sympathy to the family with prayers/thoughts!! Worked @ the hospital with your mother many years. Always an uplifting and outgoing attitude toward life!! Very helpful with insurance matters. May she rest in peace!!
Susie Bricker
I worked with JoAnne at Memorial. She was such a joy to be around. God BLess you all!
Ronda Krotzer
Deepest Sympathy at the loss of your mother. I worked at Memorial and always enjoyed talking to JoAnn. She was kind and helpful with all my insurance concerns. Special condolences to Lori, sending hugs my friend.
Jeannine Keating
Lori, so sorry to read about your loss. My sincerest sympathies.
Pat Miller
Lori and family; the day I met your mom Lori, was when we shared a Mother’s Day at your home. It was a special day.
It is never easy to say goodbye to those we love. I am sending my sympathies to you and the family.
Regards, Pat Miller
Liz Purdy Porter, Alexandria, VA
Lisa, and family:
I’m so sorry for your loss. I remember your mom well from Atkinson days, and the many nights spent on your awesome porch swing.