Joanne Cecelia Hamaker Voiland Obituary (1934

Joanne Cecelia Hamaker VOILAND Born December 15, 1934 passed away from ovarian cancer on a beautiful Saturday morning, June 22, 2013. She was the loving daughter of Cecil Hamaker and Eleanore Krefting and granddaughter of Martha and Charles Krefting, and Maggie and George Hamaker. Joanne leaves her children Michael, Diane, and Christine (Bob), grandchildren Jennifer, Ryan, Brooks, Marissa and Holland and six great grandchildren, as well as her beloved dog Gracie. She also leaves loving sisters Mary, Loretta, and Kathy (Larry), sister-in-law Susan and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sister Diane and brothers Jerome, Larry and Charles. Joanne was born and raised in Seattle and attended Sacred Heart Grade School, Holy Names Academy and Seattle University. Joanne worked for the telephone company for 8 years starting when she was a senior in high school. She also worked at Boeing and the Seattle World's Fair in 1962. Joanne retired from King County Property Services Division after 34 years of service. She was an active member of the Democratic Party as well as the YLI, Ballard Elks and the Ballard Eagles Club. She loved to ice skate, read and was fond of animals, especially dogs. A special thanks to Dr. Li from Polyclinic and Rosie from Hospice. They were such loving caregivers. Remembrances can be made to St. Jude or a charity of your choice. A memorial service will be held on Friday, July 26, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church, 322 N 175th St., Shoreline, 98133. Interment, Holyrood Cemetery. Hoffner Fisher & Harvey Guestbook at harveyfuneral.com To send a flower arrangement in memory of Joanne Cecelia Hamaker Voiland, please click here to visit our sympathy store.