In memory of

Joann Fine

Ferndale, WA

August 8, 1947 - August 10, 2024

Aug 8, 1947 - Aug 10, 2024

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In memory of

Joann Fine

Passed

August 10, 2024
Born

August 8, 1947
Resided

Ferndale, WA

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Mom was so loved by everyone she met, her heart and arms were open to all. There was always an open door, an extra seat at the table, and plenty of pillows and blankets for however long it was needed. Our house was the fun one, and everyone could call her mom.
When she left our world, she was surrounded by family and showered in love ❤️. She has had quite a number of ups and downs the past few years, so much so that we all told her she had at least 9 lives 🤣 ! For the last couple months she's had to push extra hard to get through things, and it's just been a little harder each time...but if you know her, you know she's a fighter, the strongest person we know...she has always been...and she always made sure her family, us sisters and the grandkids and beyond, had what they needed and knew how much they were loved and number one for her ❤️💋. My sister Tracy and I were asked to come to Washington state earlier in the week by our youngest sister Claire, who she has been living with for a few years now...mom wasn't doing well and she wanted to try to get all of us to hopefully rally mom...and as much as we all tried, all the grandkids called and so many more family and friends too, she was tired 😞 and she deserves her rest ❤️❤️. We are all heartbroken and sad and not sure what to do first/next, but we WILL get through it...SHE taught us how to do that and she EXPECTS us to make her proud 💓. We sisters and our children are the bright, wonderful, smart people we are because of HER ❤️💋. There is an empty space in our hearts, but we are never alone--mom would NEVER leave any of us alone. The final arrangements are almost completedand when they are set we will share, and anyone who can/wants to will be welcome to celebrate ❤️ in the meantime, we all thank you for your love, sympathy and support.
We sisters want nothing more than to honor our mother and provide the final services and respect that she so richly deserves. As with so many other families, we cannot do this alone. Mom didn't have much by way of finances, no life insurance, and we sisters are unable to meet the need completely on our own. So many people have asked what can they do to help, what do we need....we ask for your help. We don't need food, we don't need more flowers than can possibly be put on her grave. Our goal is to make sure she has the memorial she deserves. Instead of the plate of food or the money in a card, could you find it in your heart to please take those funds and donate to her burial fund? Any amount, however small, will be a great relief for us. We thank you all, and ask that you always remember her pure heart and unwavering love.
With all our love and thanks,
Michele, Tracy and Claire Fine and families Contribute