In memory of

Joan Richardson van Gelder

Palo Alto, CA

December 28, 1936 - December 25, 2022

Dec 28, 1936 - Dec 25, 2022

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In memory of

Joan Richardson van Gelder

Passed

December 25, 2022
Born

December 28, 1936
Resided

Palo Alto, CA

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Joan van Gelder

Dec. 28, 1936 - Dec. 25, 2022

Palo Alto, California

Joan Richardson van Gelder passed away on Dec. 25, 2022 at the age of 85 at home in Palo Alto after lung complications following hospitalization for the flu. She was with family in her final days and at the time of her passing.

Joan was born and raised in Boulder, Colo. where she attended Boulder High School and then went on to …

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Joan was also a great steward of family genealogical information. We have learned and benefited from her deep study an…

Joan was also a great steward of family genealogical information. We have learned and benefited fr…

Joan was also a great steward of family genealogical information…

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Method of disposition

Cremation

Final resting place

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First Congregational Church of Palo Alto, Louis Road, Palo Alto, CA, USA

I learned of Joan’s passing today. I send my condolences to Dick and his f…

We can't feel saddened over the loss of those we love without first rememb…

Joan was my high school friend beginning in the fall of 1951 in Kansas Cit…

Joan was also a great steward of family genealogical information. We have…

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Created with love by John van Gelder (Joan's son) and Rachel van Gelder.

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