Joan Grahame

August 30, 1932 - February 15, 2025

In loving memory ~

With a heavy heart we announce the passing of Joan Grahame (nee Hunt), she now rests peacefully in serenity. Joan was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother and will be deeply missed.

Joan is survived by her loving daughters, Patti Lippert (David) and Sandy Frank (Ken); her cherished grandchildren, Grahame (Shannon), Laura (Mick), Stephanie (Robbie) and Jonathan; her adored great grandchildren, Sam, Drew, Alexandria, Everett and Maeve. She also leaves behind her niece, Joan (Graydon), and her great niece and nephew, Neil and Heather (Matt).

Joan was predeceased by her husband of 61 years, Walter (Walt) and her sister, Patsy MacDonald (Gordon).

Joan was born in Vernon and a lifelong resident. Her parents, Stan and Lydie Hunt, were entrepreneurs who started various businesses in the North Okanagan, including Valley Auction and Hunt's Antiques.

Joan was a Telephone Pioneer and a dedicated employee of Okanagan Telephone, BC Telephone and Telus.

Joan and Walt enjoyed dancing together well into their 80's. Their love of nature and fun was expressed by sledding on Hunter's Range, fishing on local lakes and the Pacific Ocean, square dancing and water skiing. They also spent 13 warm winters as snowbirds in Mesa Arizona, where they hiked, explored and met new friends. Joan was a passionate about: flower gardening, feeding the birds and her many cherished dogs and cats. She enjoyed having afternoon tea with her sister and bowling at Lincoln Lanes. As an avid crocheter, Joan crafted many beautiful items which are treasured keepsakes. Some of her happiest times were spent camping in the Okanagan with her grandchildren, making many fun memories. Earlier in Joan's life she was a figure skater, a competitive curler and an excellent sketch artist.

Joan's love, kindness and spirit will be missed and fondly remembered.

Mom you are always in our hearts.

Please join us for Joan's celebration of life on Saturday, March 22, 2025

to gather and reminisce Joan's life,

at the 1516 Pub & Grill, 7673 Okanagan Landing Road, Vernon from 1-4:30 pm.

Coffee, tea & light snacks will be provided.

Want to send a donation in Joan's memory? Please send it to the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation.