Obituary for
Joan Karen Lepard
Joan Karen Lepard was born on November 11, 1951 in Biggar, Saskatchewan. Joan lived with her parents and three siblings: Brother David and Sisters Brenda and Sherryl until she became a resident of Valley View Centre in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. Where she resided until her move to Porcupine Opportunities Program in Porcupine Plain, Saskatchewan on July 16th, 1996. She resided at Alec Bloski Manor for eight years. On September 15th, 2004 she moved to one of the Enhanced Supervised living Program suites where she became semi-independent in the Program suites. Joan was very diligent and worked hard to achieve many personal and life skill goals. In recognition of her hard work she was awarded the Al McQuire Award in June of 2006.
Joan continued to live in her suite until her medical needs and level of care increased and she was admitted to the Red Deer Nursing Home in Porcupine Plain on October17, 2012 where she resided until her passing.
Joan loved her blue cowboy boots and the colour yellow. She enjoyed painting bright colours and paint by number. She also enjoyed dressing up for the halloween party, getting her hair done, and dancing to the rock n’ roll oldies, especially Elvis Presley. Some of her favourite activities were kick ball, curling, camping, cooking and baking; her favourite foods were: fried eggs, fish and chips, red licorice, chocolate, and coffee.
During her days, Joan could be found caring for flowers watching one of her favourite T.V. shows: CSI, Family Feud, All My Children and Young and the Restless. Her favourite saying was, “Hey! That’s enough from the Peanut Gallery.” Money was very important to Joan, as it helped buy her favourite things. Joan liked bingo, she could really holler “BINGO.” Animals and small children were also important to Joan they both brought out the best in her, she could be very compassionate.
She was predeceased by her Mother Wynona Lepard and Father Melvin Lepard. Joan leaves to mourn all that knew and loved her. Joan will always hold a special place in our hearts.