SHOCK, Louise Joan
December 21, 1937 – September 11, 2021
It is with the sadness of this world and the joy of the life to come, that we announce the death of our mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Joan Louise Shock at the age of 83 on September 11, 2021.
Joan was born in Cochrane on December 21, 1937. Joan married Paul Shock on June 21, 1957. She is survived by her three daughters, Pauline Shock (Darren Marson), Paula Shock and Paulette Aarsby; five grandchildren, Laciee Shock, Paul Aarsby, Sydnie Michalezki, Sara Michalezki (Jason Jimmo), Ross (Christine) Aarsby; and one great grandchild, Addy Aarsby. She is also survived by one sister, Donna McIlwain; as well as nieces and nephews. Joan was predeceased by her husband, Paul Shock; father, Donald Patterson; mother, Helen Patterson (nee Tempany); sister, Barb Postlethwaite; and brother, Gord Patterson. Joan was born on a farm on the Grand Valley road in Cochrane. She worked in the telephone office as a switch board operator until she married. Early in their marriage Joan and Paul had a small farm on the East side of Calgary. Where their girls were raised. Eventually they purchased a farm East of Carstairs. Family and faith were important to Joan.
Due to COVID restrictions, a private Memorial Service will be held Saturday, September 25 at 1:00 pm. For those who are not able to attend, it will be on Facebook to watch online. www.facebook.com/redeemerdidsbury
Memorial donations in Joan’s memory may be made directly to Redeemer Lutheran Church.
25 Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, 26 and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. Do you believe this?” 27 She said to him, “Yes, Lord; I believe that you are the Christ, the Son of God, who is coming into the world.” – John 1
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Louise Joan Shock September 11th 2021..
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Death notice for the town of: Airdrie, Province: Alberta