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Joan Hannah Pies was born January 17, 1947, to Homer and Hannah (Halvorson) Pies in Brainerd, MN. She attended and graduated from Pequot Lakes School. She continued her education with attendance of beauty school where she she became a hair dresser. She was employed for several years at the Butcher Block and the VFW of Pequot Lakes as well as doing some freelance work as a merchandiser for companies like Philip Morris. In later years, …

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Joan's Celebration of Life is Still being planned. She expressed her wishes to not have anything big, however, she also understood that family and friends would need a chance to say their goodbyes. Since she did participate in a medical study through the U of M, her memorial will occur once she has come home for it. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

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SACA Food Shelf & Thrift Store (Southern Anoka Community Assistance)

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Red Hats

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What were Joan's favorite songs or musical artists?
She loved country music and often went to We Fest before moving to the cities
She loved country music and often went to We Fest before moving to the cities
She loved country music and often went to We Fest before moving to the cities
What was Joan's favorite color?
pastels in blue, lilac, pink
pastels in blue, lilac, pink
pastels in blue, lilac, pink
What were Joan's favorite ways to spend free time?
Crafting with jewelry, painting, and going to art fairs and flea markets
Crafting with jewelry, painting, and going to art fairs and flea markets
Crafting with jewelry, painting, and going to art fairs and flea markets
What were Joan's favorite books?
Harlequin romance novels
Harlequin romance novels
Harlequin romance novels

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Born

January 17th, 1947
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Graduated from high school

1965
Pequot Lakes, MN
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Had a child

July 2nd, 1973
Brainerd, MN

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Method of disposition

Body donation

Hospice care provided by

Maplewood Rehabilitation Center

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