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JoAnn Katherine Briggs, 83, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on January 28, 2017 in Salem, Oregon. JoAnn was born in Newark, Ohio to Leo and Elizabeth Schonhar on April 22, 1933. She graduated from Dayton high school.
After raising her family, she worked at Cascade High School in food services where she enjoyed interacting with the students. She retired in 1999. She cherished her grandchildren and took pride in being a devoted grandmother and nana. She was an avid gardener with a love for the squirrels and birds who visited her beautiful flower gardens.
Surviving her are her sisters Darlene (Stout), Sue (Schonhar), Sandi (Norris). Her brother Huey (Fields) preceded her in death. She is also survived by her four children; Debbie (Tom), Rod (Mary), Chris (Ruth), Greg (Barbara), eight grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, as well as, numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members.
A celebration of life will be held Saturday February 18, 2017 at 12:00 PM at Johnson Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Make a Wish Foundation.
Celebration of Life
Saturday, February 18, 2017 @ 12:00 PM
Johnson Funeral Home
134 Missouri Ave S
Salem, OR 97302
We are sorry to hear of Joanne's passing. Joanne and Sue have been wonderful neighbors in my mom's neighborhood. Their yard and garden is always beautifully cared for and sweet. Love and Prayers to the family.
To my amazing mother-in-law, what an amazing woman i think you were. And will always be to me..always kind and welcoming, one of the hardest working woman and un -selfish person i've ever known...i am a much better person because of you. I loved you the first time i met you. I love you today, and always will. Be at peace with God Mom!!
All of you in the family- I am blessed to have called her my Nana as well, and to have been a part of her life and your family. She is missed and loved and the best nana all of our kids could have ever asked for.
Thank you all for allowing me to be there with you and her on those final couple days especially. I love you all.
May JoAnn's family find the peace and comfort they seek. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, thank you for trusting Johnson Funeral Home.