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It is with great sadness the family of Joan Vida McNeill announce her peaceful passing on March 22, 2021 at the age of 85.
She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Greg (Connie), Marlene (Dale) Amundson, Jody (Susan), Bernie McNeill, and Tammy (John) Kupilik; grandchildren Cam (Jennifer) McNeill, Kirsten (Jamie) Goddard, Alexis McNeill, Dean (Jessica) Amundson, Darin (Danielle) Amundson, Jeff (Jennifer) Amundson, Megan (Barrett) Jarosch, David McNeill, Mark (Madison) McNeill, Ashley (Mark) McNeill-Dorado, Trisha (Derek) Matter, Scott (Taylor) McNeill, Nicole McNeill (Tyler Cox), Taylor, Austin and Jaelyn Kupilik; great grandchildren, Cooper, Keenan, Allison, Fletcher, Quentin, Kyde, Kyna, Tristan, Rhys, Brynlee, Caden, Scotlynn, Asher, Karter, Trew, Adelyn; sister Donna (Wilby) Klimack and by many other nieces, nephews, friends and her beloved dog Abby.
Joan was predeceased by her beloved husband Patrick, her parents, Melvin and Eleanor Spratt, her brother Bud and sister-in-law and Marjorie Spratt, her sister Ruby and brother-in-law Jack Schram.
Joan was born in Elgin, Manitoba on February 6th, 1936, as a young lady the family moved to Brandon Manitoba where she continued in her schooling and was a participant in several sports and became a pitcher in softball at a high level. In 1953 she married Patrick (Pat) McNeill; in the mid 50’s Dad joined the PPCLI and they moved to Victoria B.C. for 6 years. When dad left the Army in the early 1960’s we moved to the land of promise in Edmonton.
Over the years Mom spent many years working at Woodward’s and looking after the family. When she retired, she jumped at the opportunity to support the Cross-Cancer Hospital as a volunteer for many years where she loved to go and meet other volunteers and patients. Mom was always surrounded by her family and she loved everyone with equal attention and caring, she always had an interest in what we were doing and had great pride in our accomplishments. We will miss her deeply.
In lieu of flowers, friends wishing to remember Joan are encouraged to make a donation, in her memory to the Centre for Autism, Edmonton at centreforautism.ab.ca
A Visitation will take place at Connelly-McKinley Edmonton South (4820 Meridian Street NW) from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm on Monday, March 29. Masks are required for entry into the building. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, March 30th, also at Connelly-McKinley Edmonton South. Interment to follow at Our Lady of Peace Cemetery. Due to Covid-19 protocols, the service is limited to immediate family members only. Those wishing to view the service can do so by clicking on the link at the top of this obituary.
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Joan Vida McNeill 2021..
Décès pour la Ville: Edmonton, Province: Alberta