Joan Suzanne Balthazor, 83, of Waterford passed away peacefully at home with loving family at her side on Friday, Oct. 29, 2021.
Joan was born in Fond du Lac on Sept. 28, 1938, to Robert and Rosalie (nee Gross) Thurman. She graduated from Fond du Lac High School and went on to earn her nursing degree from St. Agnes Nursing School, Class of 1959. On Oct. 7, 1961, she married John Clarence “Sweetness” Balthazor.
Joan is survived by her loving husband, John; daughters, Ann Marie (David) Endy and Patricia Joan (William) Bjork; two beautiful granddaughters, Elizabeth Ann Endy and Emily Joan Endy; sisters, Lois Mabie and Peggy Laehn; fur babies, Siena Bjork and Stella Endy; many special nieces and nephews; adorable grandnieces and nephews, along with other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Jack (Margie) Thurman and Reverend Jim Thurman; and brothers-in-law, Jack Mabie and David Laehn.
Joan and John raised their two daughters in Grafton and later relocated to Waterford, where Joan assisted with her husband’s Subway franchises. Joan was a Registered Nurse for many years and excelled in community family nursing. In her spare time, she loved playing golf, and achieved two holes in one while on the course!! In addition to golf, she enjoyed sailing as the “First Mate” with Captain Sweetness, snow skiing, ski-patrol, and traveling.
Joan had an infectious smile and a warm sparkle in her eyes. She was always up for an adventure and was very caring and inclusive of others. She had a gift for making others feel special, never forgetting a loved one’s birthday or special occasion. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and auntie, and will be dearly missed by all, but never forgotten.
A memorial gathering was held on Friday, Nov 12, 2021, at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Waterford, followed by a memorial mass.
Donations are suggested to the compassionate caregivers at St. Croix Hospice or Specialized Home Care, Inc.
Mealy Funeral Home is serving the family. Well-wishers may visit www.mealyfuneralhome.com.
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