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Obituary: Warnick, Joan Louise

WARNICK, Joan Louise Resident of Martinez May 29, 1939 - June 22, 2015 Joan was born in Spokane, WA.

She graduated from Rogers High where she met and married the love of her life Jim Warnick.

After marriage and having three daughters they moved to California in July 1963.

Joan and Jim recently celebrated 58 years of marriage.

Joan was a homemaker and worked for the family business until her retirement.

In recent years she enjoyed family trips to Kauai and spending time with her beloved three Dachshunds (Hayley, Misty and Loriel).

Joan is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Jim; her daughters, Teresa Thomas (Andy) Martinez, CA, Lorie Warnick (Michael) San Rafael, CA.

Grandsons: Robert Stuscavage (Jessica) Elk Grove, CA, Justin Thomas (Meghan)San Diego, CA, Brandon Thomas, Martinez, CA and great-grandson, Liam James Thomas, San Diego, CA.

Joan was preceded in death by her daughter, Kathy Jo Warnick; parents, Eugene and Louise Gifford; sisters, Kaye Strasburg and Carolyn French.

Over the past 11 months mom was cared for by many nurses and assistants at John Muir Hospital and Manor Care, Walnut Creek, CA.

All of whom became her extended family.

We thank all of you.

Special thanks to Pam Mom’s ICU nurse at John Muir Hospital who was her angel on earth in her final days and moments.

Mom you will forever be in our hearts, we love you and miss you!

Since you left Hayley has joined you in Heaven.

Friends and Family are invited to attend the memorial and graveside services on Saturday, July 25 at 2:00 p.m. Fairmount Memorial Park, Sunset Chapel, W. 5200 Wellesley, Spokane, WA.

Celebration will follow.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Miracle Babies, San Diego, CA.

www.miraclebabies.org.