Joan Harvey passed away on April 18, 2017 at the age of 86. She was born on June 29, 1930 in Liverpool, England, the daughter of David and Doris Roxburgh.
She is survived by her husband Len Harvey, two sons David and Alan, daughter Carolyn, son-in-laws Jim Vahrenwald and David Hendricks, grandson Aaron Vahrenwald, and her sister Beryl Bunn.
Joan and Len were married in 1960 and had been together for 57 years. They moved to the United States in 1964. After living in New York and Georgia, they finally settled down in the Pacific Northwest and had lived at Providence Point in Issaquah for the last 14 years.
A devoted mother and wife, raising her family was the main passion in her life. She was always ready to listen to the latest adventures of her children and to offer advice. Her other passions included warm ocean cruises with Len, attending the theatre, and decorating every available surface of her home with Christmas decorations during the holidays.
Joan touched many lives and will be deeply missed by all. A
Memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 29 at 2:00 pm, at Flintoft’s Funeral Home in Issaquah, 425-392-6444.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Issaquah
Village Theatre in Joan’s name.