Joan Ann Harmon's Obituary
Joan A Harmon, age 90, of Oshkosh, passed away on Thursday October 13, 2022 at Aurora Medical Center in Oshkosh. She was born in Iola WI. on October 24, 1931 the daughter of the late Lester and Inez Kesson Boldig. Joan married Donald J Moore SR on June 15, 1951. He preceded her in death in 1985. She later married James A Harmon on April 22, 1972. He preceded her in death on June 14, 2022. Joan began her career as a teacher in Antigo, then substitute taught after moving to Oshkosh followed by retail sales for several years. She was then employed as the bookkeeper at Airway Auto Sales in Oshkosh up until the time of her retirement.
Joan is survived by one son; Donald Moore JR, Oshkosh, two daughters; Nancy Moore, Middleton WI., Becky (Lou Gans) Moore, CO., grandchildren; Jeremy (Bobbie) Moore, Oshkosh, Thomas (Alexandra) Murphy, South Africa, Jennifer (Aaron) Argall, Appleton, Erin (Eric Waeckerlin) Murphy, CO., great-grandchildren; Dominic Moore, Isabella Moore, Charly Murphy, Addison Argall, Ava Argall, and Ava Waeckerlin. Jim’s sons; James A Harmon JR, Oshkosh, and Michael J (Mary) Harmon, VA., three daughters; Kathy (Michael) Dobos, (Champer) CO., Sara J (Richard Mrotek) Harmon, Appleton, Barbara J Harmon, CO., three grandchildren; Jennie M (Kyle) Por, VA., Michael J (Reachel) JR., Jacob V Harmon, VA., one great-grandchild; Finley C Por. Joan is further survived by one brother; Franklin "Buddy" (Phyllis) Boldig, Menasha, and one sister; Sharon Spaeth, West Bend. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, five sisters, and one stepdaughter.
Joan was extremely bright, generous, and kind, adored music, sang everyday, cherished her large family and was devoted to religious activities at Emmanuel United Church of Christ since 1956. She also dedicated much of her life to family activities delighting in all the special occasions with her grandkids and great-grandkids.
When Joan and Jim Harmon were married, their union was magical. Their deep love and respect for each other was admired by all who knew them. The magic continues in Heaven forever.
Funeral services for Joan were held on Friday October 21, at 11:00 AM in Emmanuel United Church of Christ with the Rev Andi Wolf officiating. Burial was held at Lake View Memorial park.
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