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Joan Lovato Obituary
Joan was raised in Chevy Chase, Maryland. This is where she met her husband Anthony Lovato, while he was stationed there in the Navy. They were married in 1959, in Washington D.C. and they moved to Colorado in 1962 where they raised their four children.
Most of her time was spent raising her children and taking care of her family. She also helped Anthony run his dental laboratory for 43 years.
Joan enjoyed bowling, tennis, playing cards and games. She also liked to do various crafts including cross-stitch and knitting, as well as attending and participating in craft fairs. Joan was also involved in raising money for various charities including the March of Dimes and the American Heart Association.
She is preceded in death by her parents and husband Anthony.
She is survived by her brother Harry (Sally) Thatcher, brother-in-law Leroy (Marilyn) Lovato, and sister-in-law Mary Ann (Jerry) Salazar. She is also survived by her four children Dr. Michael (Lynn) Lovato, Rebecca (Scott) Shoemaker, Teresa (Rick) McKay, and Dr. Matthew (Jodi) Lovato. She is survived by her most precious gifts, her 13 grandchildren: Allison, Melissa and Maximillian Lovato, Christina (Rashaud) Kraft, Jacqueline Allery, Thomas and Toni Shoemaker, Breanna (Keith) Madsen, Tyler (Jaclyn) and Brandon McKay, Benjamin, Sarah, and Abigail Lovato. She is survived by two great grandsons, Jaxon Madsen and Andre Kraft.
A visitation is to be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, November 25th, at Swan Law Funeral Home, 501 N. Cascade Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80903.
The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 26th, at First United Methodist Church, 420 N. Nevada Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80903.
The burial will follow the funeral at Evergreen Cemetery, 1005 Hancock Expressway, Colorado Springs, CO 80903.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the COPD Foundation, 20 F Street NW, Suite 200A, Washington DC 20001 - www.copdfoundation.org - 1-866-731-2673
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Memories and Condolences
for Joan Lovato
DR. THOMAS MCGARVEY
November 27, 2014
dear mike,rebecca,teresa &matthew I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. she was quite the lady & a perfect match for your dad.god love you all through this great loss.after tony died,would call her periodically & try to cheer her up & she was always so pleasant & appreciated my calls
may you gain strength from all the great family memories. iam so grateful to have been a friend of the family all these years. God bless each of you love Dr Tom Mcgarvey
November 27, 2014
So sorry to learn of your Moms death. We were neighbors for 9 years in CS. I lost my husband Jerry in April and am still dealing with my grief. Thank heavens for our children who help us through this. She will be missed by all I am sure. Mary Ann Hall.
American Heart Association
November 26, 2014
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Maryalyce Allery
November 26, 2014
Our deepest condolences to family and friends. She was an amazing Mother, wife and friend. She will be missed by all. Sending out our love to everyone.
Maryalyce and Bryan Allery from Littleton, CO
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November 25, 2014
My sympathy goes out to all the family; our friendship goes back to their arrival in Colorado Springs when Tony joined us at the Dental Building shortly after my own arrival. Wonderful parents and friends; I'm sorry that I will be unable to attend her services as we are in California at this time.
Lloyd L. Smith
James Thatcher
November 25, 2014
So many wonderful memories spent with my Aunt. She gave me the nickname Jimbo. Lots of love to my family.
November 25, 2014
Our love to Joan's devoted family at this sad hour. We all rejoice in Joan's spirit and humor, She will be greatly missed. Elisabeth Rafloski, Joan's first cousin, and husband, Bob
Beth O'Neill
November 24, 2014
To the children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren of Joan and Anthony Lovato. You are all in our hearts and our prayers go out to each and every one of you. Joan was a wonderful cousin, I will miss her silliness and yes that wonderful giggle she had. What wonderful memories she has left for all of us. Blessings to all of you. With Love, Beth and Ed O'Neill and Anthony
Rick and Kathy Pelletier
November 24, 2014
To the Lovato family: Our heartfelt sympathy to your family. Joan was a such a delight to be around. I always enjoyed her company, her hearty laugh, and sense of humor. I know she missed Tony alot; and I am sure she is happy to be with him again, even though your loss is felt so deeply. Memories can never be taken from us. May the memories you have help you get through this difficult time. Rick and I are thinking of you, and if you need anything, we are only a phone call away.
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