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1941
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2023
Joann Meek Obituary
Joann Frances
Meek
February 18, 1941
March 10, 2023
Joan Meek , 82, of Colorado Springs, CO, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2023 surrounded by those that love her.
Joan enjoyed cooking and family. Time together was always extremely important in her life. She enjoyed the holidays and always made them a time to remember through all the special details she incorporated. She loved traveling, eating out, gardening and her beloved dogs Ginger and Jinx.
Joan leaves behind her devoted husband of 33 years Gene Meek; loving children Rick (Wendy) Sinchak, Mike (Lesa) Sinchak; Brian (Michelle) Sinchak; Julie (Kurt) Olson; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be on Thursday, March 30, at 10 a.m. St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 2650 Parish View, Colorado Springs, CO 80919.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Sarah Cannon Fund @ American Cancer Society.
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