BOMBER MEMORIAL

JOAN FAE GREITER CANFIELD ~ Class of 1953
November 20, 1934 - October 8, 2012

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Joan Fae Greiter Canfield, 77, lost her battle with cancer on October 8, 2012. Her final days were spent at her home surrounded by family and friends. Joan's positive attitude and zest for life warmed the hearts of everyone who knew her.

Joan was born November 20, 1934 in Chehalis, WA to Gregory & Bertha Greiter. She spent 20 years working in the photography department for Battelle Northwest. After retirement, she volunteered daily at Gateway School for Young Children, where she loved being affectionately called "Grandma Joanie" by the hundreds of preschoolers whose lives she touched over the years.

Joan is survived by her two daughters Patty Marcum and Karen Richardson, son-in-law John Richardson (all of Richland), her twin sister Jean Greiter White ('53), and her sister-in-law Patty Greiter. She was a loving grandmother to her five grandchildren and their spouses – Sott & Tori Marcum, Craig & Nikki Marcum, Grant & Jayme Richardson, Maggie & Jayson Miller, and Zachary Richardson. She also is survived by her Great-Grandchildren – Liam, Audrey, Ty, Landon, and Annelise.

She was preceded in death by her brother Gilbert Greiter and brother-in-law Jack White.

There was an Open House October 14th in Richland.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to Kim Moran and the wonderful nurses from Professional Case Management who provided not only top-notch medical care, but also amazing friendship to Joan. To Dr. William Kalichman and Sharon Harkness of Internal Medicine Associates of Richland, your personal commitment to Joan's care exceeded all of our expectations. And to Rachel Forester, our favorite pharmacist at Walgreen's, your extended care to Joan was also extremely appreciated. Joan carried all of you in her heart.

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