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Another celebration of life will be held in Humboldt County for Joanie, most likely sometime in July, but the date is still to be determined. But we'd love for you to join us in San Mateo if that is possible.

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Joan Ann Franklin passed away on March 19, 2018. Although Joan fought and won her battle with cancer, her body was just not able to endure the long-term side effects of her treatment. Joan was born in San Mateo, California on August 27, 1952 and attended St. Gregory’s Elementary School and Hillsdale High School, graduating in 1970. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Art History at Humboldt State University in 1974. After years working in …

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I’m thinking of beautiful Joanie on her 70th Birthday — can just imagine the laughter, music, dancing, family and l fri…
I’m thinking of beautiful Joanie on her 70th Birthday — can just imagine the laughter, music, danci…
I’m thinking of beautiful Joanie on her 70th Birthday — can just…

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Born

August 27th, 1952
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Passed away

March 19th, 2018
San Mateo, CA, USA

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Joan Franklin