Joan Crowell
xx xx, xxxx - xx xx, xxxx
A true Renaissance woman, Joan was a free-spirited lover of the arts and perpetual learning, her vivid imagination enabling her to create art with anything found at hand. Attesting that music had saved her life, she shared this love with all her children and grandchildren. Travelling extensively, often unaccompanied from England to Greece, Egypt, Australia the Caribbean & Brazil, she lived independently with quiet discipline & daily exercise on bicycle and in water. Lover of nature, she loved to paint the ocean surf and numerous wall murals. Her fine wit and gracious manners were inspiring to all who met her. She considered others before herself and was by nature generous. She savoured every meal she didn't have to cook and described them with the most wonderful adjectives. Sadly missed by family and friends, may her spirit soar with the grace of an eagle.
Condolences
Jae
Death is the hardest thing we have to deal with in life. I know words can do little to take away the pain you are feeling, so may the God of comfort be with your family, helping you to cope. I have found free and comforting information on www.jw.org. I hope it can prove to be a source of solace to you as well. (2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17 and Psalms 147:3)
angie
A very lovely description of Joan though i haven't had the pleasure of meeting her myself. I am saddened to hear of your loss. I have hope that God will bring an end to death as it was foretold in Revelation 21:4 that he will wipe the tears from our eyes. Psalm 37 vs 9,10 paints a beautiful glimpse into what it means to have Gods will done on earth as it is in heaven. God put it in writing. May you find comfort and be strengthened through prayer and reading the Bible.
Joshua F Bernabe
Dear family, I am sorry for your lost. In this life, it just keeps getting harder losing a loved one. But our heavenly Father promised that one day he will swallow up death forever (Isaiah 25:8). What a great promise God left for us! Keep praying for this day to happen. Thank you and once again, I am sorry for your lost.
Jane Karrel
A beautiful tribute to a life well lived and loved. My thoughts are with you as you share memories of Joan's life.
Angela
The end of an era.....loved her sculptures...and of course the mural....