Joan Viola Stewart received her heavenly wings and went to Daddy’s arms February 29, 2016 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Joan was born to Vernon and Dorothea Pugh on July 10, 1933 in Ely, Nevada.
Joan attended school in White Pine County and graduated from White Pine High School. She met the love of her life, Garold Ray Stewart in Ely and they were married December 23, 1951. They had five children; Paul Stewart, Christine Chole (Smitty) Smith, Michael Ray (Shaunna) Stewart, Carrie Ann Stewart, and Teresa Viola Stewart (Ken) Barney.
Joan enjoyed making the most of life by singing, drawing, writing poetry, sewing, listening to music, pinenut picking, camping, fishing, gardening, canning, doing any activity outdoors, and spending time with family and friends.
Joan is preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband Garold, sons Paul and Micheal, Grandchildren Tina and Justin, sister Caroline Kirkeby, and nephew Russell Pugh.
Joan is survived by her children Christine (Smitty), Carrie Ann, Teresa (Ken), Grandchildren Cameron, McKenna, Adam, Heather, Mathew, Tamara, Melody, Derek, Casey, Chad, Preston, Kyle, Alysha, and Breanna, brother Richard (Diana) Pugh, numerous nieces, nephews, and great grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be held Monday, March 7, 2016 at Mountain Vista Chapel. A viewing and visitation will be at 10:30 AM, services at 11:00 AM and an interment will follow at the Preston City Cemetery in Preston, Nevada. A luncheon will follow the interment.
<3 I Love You Momma <3 And as badly as I want you back home with us :'( <3 I only find Comfort in knowing there is no more pain and once again you are with Daddy, Your Sons, Sister, Grandma and Grandpa <3 All Our Wonderful Family and Friends we have lost :'( <3 I will Always watch the clouds for you Beautiful signs <3 Enjoy Your Wings <3 LOVE FOREVER <3 Carrie Ann
Carrie Ann,
Thinking of you, and your family. How blessed you all were to have your Mom for the greatest part of your lives.
Blessings,
Melinda Ann Kirkeby
I took my Mom and Joan on that Cruise in 2004… She had a wonderful time! My thoughts and prayers are with her family during this tender time. Love ya, Janet Ashworth Kiefer
walk with me oh Lord I pray give us strength throughout the day take all our problems big and small lift us where we tend to fall I may not be where I wanna be I may not be where I oughta. Be today but I thank God I’m not where I used to be there are four corners on the bed place for angels at our head Mary. Grandma. Grandpa and Tina bless all our families as we journey on..I will never forget the joy it brought to your life and your eyes and your voice the day you heard me on the other end for the first time in 30 yea93rd grandma you will be truly missed and I will hold dear the few memories that we share I will always carry you in my heart and in my soul. every day for the rest of my.days. I I love you rest in peace grandma
Eye of the eagle mind like a genius heart of gold and grace like an angel you went to be reunited with them for the one so great chose you to be an angel and walk with them. Though your time on earth has come to an end you will forever be in my heart my grandma I love you and you will be a part of me as my family and my friend. Love forever your grandaugter your friend.
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Sorry for your loss. I enjoyed knowing her. She sang at my parents 50th anniversary. I also visited with her at Ruby Marshes.
Condolences to the family. I have known Joan my entire life as Mike and I grew up together. Joan and Gary were always such wonderful people.