I remember when Joan married Barry and became a member of the Brandstrom family. They were madly in love with each other and produced 2 beautiful children, Carla and Candace.

Our condolences.

lynne and Randy

Joan will be forever missed. She was always smiling and so kind to me. She had a big heart I shared many conversations with her about all kinds of things. She was a great listener. always in my heart. ❤️

When I first started working in the MPI Legal Department, Joan was my clerical supervisor. Affectionately known as “Mrs. B”, she taught me the ropes to being a legal secretary to Doug Strange and Jim Shaw. Later on, Joan became more of a friend, even attending my 8-year-old daughter, Sandra’s piano recital; a recital at which Sandra did not perform very well, sorry to say. But Joan was there, along with Terry Kumka, with a bouquet of flowers to cheer Sandra up. Joan was like that; always thinking of the other person’s feelings. After she retired from the Legal Dept., Joan kept in touch with me. And after my own retirement from Legal, Joan and I would meet every so often for coffee, catching up on life. By this time, Joan was more like a mother to me, listening to my problems of being a single parent to a special needs daughter. Joan was a very good listener and offered advice whenever she could. I will miss our little chats and her words of wisdom. Joan is in Heaven now, along with Doug Strange and Terry Kumka. I can only imagine the mischief those three are getting into. I will miss you, Mrs. B.

I worked with Joan for a long time. She was a hard worker, willing to help others, a good friend and always kind. She loved her daughters and did everything she could do for them. Condolences to Joan's family.

Always smiling, is how I remember Joan. She was always so kind to me and my kiddos.

My deepest condolences to you and your

Joan, was always kind, caring and welcoming whenever in her presence. Very soft spoken and just had a gentle demeanour. She always was genuinely concerned about what was new in your life and always took an interest in getting caught up.

My family had moved to Fort Rouge from the North End when I was 13 years old, new to the area my only friend at the time was my brother, Ryan. Not too long after I became friends with Candice and met my other lifelong friends. Candice and Carla's home was one of a couple second homes to me. I always felt welcomed and I will always cherish my memories of Joan and times spent in her home. Rest easy sweet lady❤️.

Always a warm smile and sense of peace when in her presence. I'll never forget all the meals she prepared for me as a child treating me like one of her own. I'm sad the world has lost such a kind soul.

I was so saddened to hear of Joan's passing. She was a close friend for years and we had so much in comman, rural backgrounds, raising daughters as single parents, loving cats, & most importantl, laughter! I I'll miss her!

Carla & Candace, my thoughts and love are with you & your families at this time..