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JoAnn Harper went home to Jesus on February 19, 2023 at the age of 81.


JoAnn was born in San Diego, California to Melvin and Edith Farr on January 27, 1942. As a child, JoAnn spoke of her adventures traveling by train with her father who worked on the railroad which took her family to Colorado then later back to California, where she graduated from Life Bible College with a degree in Ministry. In her …

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Iam sorry to hear of Joann's passing, I was just talking about her to a friend like 3 days ago. Saying what a nice lady…

Iam sorry to hear of Joann's passing, I was just talking about her to a friend like 3 days ago. Say…

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What was JoAnn's favorite color?
Red
Red
Red
What were JoAnn's favorite vacation spots?
Disneyworld
Disneyworld
Disneyworld
What were JoAnn's favorite ways to spend free time?
JoAnn would spend all of her free time doing crafts throughout the year to prepare f…
JoAnn would spend all of her free time doing crafts throughout the year to prepare for her cra…
JoAnn would spend all of her free time doing crafts throughout the year to prepare for her craft shows in the Christmas…
What were JoAnn's favorite performances to watch?
JoAnn loved watching her granddaughters Dance Recitals and even would sit through 4 …
JoAnn loved watching her granddaughters Dance Recitals and even would sit through 4 performanc…
JoAnn loved watching her granddaughters Dance Recitals and even would sit through 4 performances in one weekend. JoAnn …

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Born

January 27th, 1942
San Diego, CA
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Graduated from high school

1961
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Graduated from college

June 17th, 1965
Life Bible College CA
B.A. Ministry

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Cause of death

Cancer and Dementia

Method of disposition

Burial

Final resting place

Willamette National Cemetery

11800 Southeast Mount Scott Boulevard, Portland, OR 97086
Simon Cornwell Colonial Chapel
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