Joan Volle Obituary

Amy, Cara, Courtney



We heard the news of Joan’s passing a week ago and I’ve wanted to express our feelings in this tribute space since that day. But I felt I had to wait until the right words, the perfect words, came. But the words failed me. I couldn’t find any combination that expressed the depth of the feeling that this loss created. I couldn’t put the phrases together to tell you girls how sorry we were, and of our deep concern for each of you.



And then, when I read Courtney’s “101 things I’ll miss about my Mom” this morning. I realized I was wrong. The right words did exist, they just needed the right person to say them. I can imagine no greater tribute to a Mom than what I read here this morning.



Our love, care, and concern always

The Stewart family

101 things I'll miss about my mom:

101. Terrible Opera singing 100. Perfect potluck dishes 99. Whistling

98.Knowing the perfect gift 97.Always bringing presents for our kids. 96.Even if they were gigantic presents 95.the way her Irish accent would come back when she was mad 94. job jars 93.Someone to call at 2 in the morning when the baby's fever won't break 92.Parrots 91.Pets 90.silly landmarks on the way to Gardner 89."Do you know what a nurse calls this?" 88.That she read to us before we were old enough to have any idea what books were. 87.Stubborness 86.That she could always get what she needed from customer service people (even if it took a little debating). 85.That she always knew the perfect little shop to find whatever you might need 84.Crunchie Bars 83.Clotted Cream 82.The way she always made this loud sighing noise when she would draw in her breath before she laughed 81.The way she could tell stories that made everything seem interesting and funny 80.The way she could talk to anyone 79. The way she always made everyone feel so special and so unique 78.Finding Christmas exchange gifts 77.Ivy plants planted in IV bottles 76.Errands 75. stocking stuffers 74.perfect birthday parties 73.with perfect games 72.an appreciation for things that really matter in life 71.feeding the ducks 70. afternoon tea 69.trivial pursuit 68.the squished banana 67.teaching me how to bath my kiddos when they were born 66.knowing that we could ask her for anything 65. knowing that she would always support our ideas and dreams, no matter how crazy the rest of the world thought they were 64.my 1972 beetle 63.the way she always made all of our friends feel welcome in her home. 62.size 11 shoes 61.walking her dogs in the St Patricks parade 60.celtic music 59.her handwriting 58. the way she called us "baby girl", even though we're grown and even have my own "baby girl" now. 57.school supply shopping 56. rice glop 55.Presents, even on silly holidays 54.Presents for getting my driver's license 53. that she sent me roses at school when I won Student Body President (even if I did run un-opposed). 52. That she could put weeds in a vase and make them look beautiful 51. that she always treated us like we were beautiful 50. she never turned us down for lessons of any sort 49.That when she was working the night shift, the only way we could get her out of bed was if we said,"Mom, it's raining and you left your sun-roof open" 48.she would call us from work in the morning to get us out of bed for school and say, "don't you have to go pee?" 47. Walking to 7-11 to get her a newspaper for breakfast in bed on Mother's Days. 46.Her becoming an American citizen and how much it meant to her 45.How passionate she was about things she loved 44. Raising one eye-brow 43.She could come up with 10 baby shower games in about 5 minutes 42.Her crazy hair guy 41.Someone who was always excited to hear from me 40.The way her voice could travel an entire octave when she was telling a funny story 39.Six foot teddy bears for six pound babies 38.German potato salad 37.she taught us that it doesn't matter how messy the kitchen is when you're bringing a beautiful dish to the party 36.that she never said, "hi" when she called, she just dove into her story as soon as you answered the phone 35.Giblets 34.chicken salad 33.Fish for Easter 32. Fish for Valentine's Day 31.Her courage 30.Her ability to see what needs to be done 29.Bargain shopping 28.Used book stores 28. lint brushes 27.Her glasses always on top of her head, keeping her hair out of her eyes 26.that she always made sure we had everything we needed for school projects 25.overdue library books 24.the way she advocated for us, even if we didn't always deserve it 23.that she never missed a show, a track meet, a swim meet, or anything that mattered to us 22.The way she would hug you and then just stand there with her arms on your shoulders 21.The way her cheeks would flush just before she made a clever or witty remark 20.the way she never lost sight of herself 19.finding chocolate Easter eggs 18.cozy mugs 17.Dove chocolates 16.that she couldn't find my birth certificate when I applied for college, but she had all the birth certificates from every Cabbage Patch Kid we had ever had 15.Hummingbirds 14.Everything Irish 13.The way she would twist her hair around her finger 12.Chik-fil-a lemonade 11.She always understood the way something new can make you feel new too 10.She worked so hard to make sure we never missed a Christmas, birthday or any other special day 9.garage sales to earn our membership at the pool for the summer 8.being grounded til the snow melts off of Pikes Peak 7.The hummingbird ring she always wore 6.the way she could never seem to get enough of my kids 5.Trips to the pumpkin patch 4."Do you know what?" "I've got you, and do you know what else?" "I'm never gonna let you go!!" 3.The way she taught us to try to always do right by people, but never settle for less than you paid for either 2.Calling her phone number

1. Someone to call Mom.

Cara, Courtney, and Amy:

I am so deeply sorry for the loss of your mother. I know that you three were the light of her life, and how very proud she was of each one of the wonderful women you have become. Be strong for each other, and know that tonight, James, Katie and I will look up into the sky for the new "star" that will watch over us, right next to your grandfather.



Love,



Stephanie

Joan was a "gem" to work with. She aways had a smile on her face and would always give us an update on family and her animals. Terry, Nadia and I will greatly miss her. Our deepest sympathy to Frank, her daughters and the family

Les and I are sending our love to the family and know that we are here for you. We are deeply sorry for your loss.

We have lost a "slice of Heaven" as Joan used to say to me every morning when I came to work. Someday we will put all the slices together again.

We are so sorry for the loss of Joan. Although we didn't know her well, we have had the pleasure of being great friends with her daughter Cara. We know that Joan will live on through her daughters. Our thoughts and prayers are with them.

We will miss you!!! 3 Medical St Mary Corwin

My name is Phyllis Marks. I was Joan's supervisor at Zurich. Joan was such a delight and she was always making me laugh with her great wit and charm coupled with her great wisdom of many subjects. For her 3 daughters, I just want you to know how much she loved and adored each of you and respected each of you as individuals. You had a very strong person/role model for a Mother. I am so sad about Joan's untimely death. I know each of you will miss her so very much. I am in Hawaii for a few weeks as my job has me here so I will not be able to attend your Moms service. I truly regret not being able to be there with many other nurse fiends who held Joan is such high regard.