Joan Work Obituary

Joan Work

Joan Work, 89, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at Blanchard Valley Hospital.

She was born June 30, 1933, in Hancock County, to the late Carl S. and Hazel K (Deter) Young. She married Ralph H. Work Jr. on Feb. 23, 1958, and he preceded her in death July 5, 2020.

Joan is survived by her children, Kathy J. Hall of Canyon City, Colorado, Ralph H. (Katherine) Work III of San Diego, California, Keryl E. Work of Corrales, New Mexico, and Keryn M. Work of Findlay; grandchildren, Justin Hall of Pueblo, Colorado, Cody Hall of Denver, Colorado, Jyssica Valentine of Findlay, Rachael (Roshan) Patel of North Carolina, Madison Burton of Corrales, New Mexico, and Krystoffer Work of El Cajon, California; and great-grandchildren, Nikolai Dague, Willa Valentine, David Barnd, and Aavi Patel.

Joan was a graduate of University of Toledo School of Nursing and worked for Dr. Darnell in Findlay before marrying Ralph. Following marriage, they moved to Hawaii before it was a state, where she worked as a registered nurse at Queens Medical Center then Fort Ord Army Hospital in Monterey, California, before returning to Findlay in 1970. Joan then continued to work in the health care field as the Occupational Health Nurse at Whirlpool Corporation until she retired. After she retired, she further served her community by serving on Hancock Board of Health.

Joan was an active member of First Presbyterian Church, where she served as a deacon and elder. She was proud to prepare meals for the community dinners, offered at the church monthly.

Joan's memorial service will be 11 a.m. Monday, April 24, 2023, at First Presbyterian Church, 2330 S. Main St., Findlay, Ohio, 45840.

Memorial donations may be made to Chopin Hall, 1800 North Main Street, Suite 125, Findlay, Ohio, 45840.

Online condolences may be shared with the family via www.kirkpatrickbehnke.com.