In memory of

JoAnn Earl

Jun 18, 1943
Mar 18, 2019

Obituary

JoAnn Earl passed away on March 18, 2019 in Salem Oregon at age 75. She is survived by her sons Max and Brent, and granddaughter Isabella.

JoAnn was born on June 18,1943 to Fred and Mary Mullins in Salem where she grew up with her siblings Larry, Alice and Betty Jean - all have preceded her in death. Her dad was from Texas and instilled in them a bit of that Texas pride and southern lifestyle. She married Max Earl, from Phoenix, Arizona. They lived in Phoenix for a time before moving back to Salem, where she was a school teacher. After their divorce JoAnn focused on raising her two boys in a gospel-centered home. She had a deep faith in the Lord and was a strong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She loved making ceramics with her friend Ella, cooking, and taking the kids to the coast or anywhere there was fun.

JoAnn always loved bringing the family together, whether it was a birthday, BBQ for the 4th of July at Aunt Jeanny's house, Thanksgiving at Wendy's, or Christmas at home. After the kids grew up she had the great joy of helping to raise Max's daughter Isabella, who has lived with her for the last 20 years. Being Isabella's Grandma gave her meaning and purpose in the third act of her long life. Taking care of others was JoAnn's focus and what she lived for, leaving a legacy of service and love.

A funeral will be held at 11am on Monday March 25 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 2530 Boone Rd SE, Salem OR.97306.

Service Information

Funeral Service
Monday, March 25th 2019 @ 11:00 AM
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
2530 Boone Rd SE, Salem OR.97306.

Messages of Sympathy

  1. Isabella says:

    I love my grandma very much I think about her sometimes I missed seeing her every day and i have fun with her I like being same room we played games together and movies making funny face I miss her cooking
    Goes to Keli b Brent earl

  2. Gloria Carlin says:

    Dear Max and Isabella,
    I am so sorry to hear that JoAnn passed away last year. I just read about it when I saw that Bella graduated from the transition program. That was the last place that I worked before retiring 5 years ago. I left a "congratulations" message on the transition program's facebook page, but wasn't sure you would see it. Anyway, I want you both to know I am thinking about you, and praying that you are both doing well.

  3. Isabella says:

    I had memories of her I miss her cooking she always makes me happy I like her water bed she doesn’t watch movies and sometimes I don’t like her yelling I love you grandma

  4. Isabella says:

    I like to help my grandma I still miss her the last 6 months ☹I'm thinking about her lately sometimes I dream about my grandma And I knew the day has come I visit my grandma at the hospital a few hours later she's gone jesus needed back home in heaven She always makes good candy on Christmas Turkey on Thanksgiving I miss her cooking
    Goes to Brent earl

  5. Isabella says:

    I like to help my grandma I still miss her the last 6 months ☹I'm thinking about her lately sometimes I dream about my grandma And I knew the day has come I visit my grandma at the hospital a few hours later she's gone jesus needed back home in heaven She always makes good candy on Christmas Turkey on Thanksgiving I miss her cooking
    Goes to Kelly

  6. Isabella says:

    I know she happy with jesus And she was so blessed I l like to make her laugh And smile to make her day even better I always been there for her when she upset or sad i love my grandma very much And we love each other goes to Sue And Brent

  7. Isabella says:

    I know she happy with jesus And she was so blessed I l like to make her laugh And smile to make her day even better I always been there for her when she upset or sad i love my grandma very much And we love each other

  8. Isabella says:

    My grandma was at the hospital several times she having problems breathing And I like her smile I enjoy her spirit sometimes I visit her at the hospital few times I make get well cards for her so she come home sooner And She's the best I always love her in my heart ❤

  9. Isabella says:

    I miss my grandma very much I started having dreams about her She's happy now I always love her and she never teach me to cook She's a wonderful lady I have good memories of her she made good pies and candy I never say thank you to her

  10. isabella says:

    I miss my grandma so much and I Still love her she is the sprit world right now with her family I love Elvis to and she always watch lets make a deal and that silly TV show young and the restless she doesn't like my cartoons that's funny

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