1935 – 2018

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Joanne Mobley on Saturday May 5th 2018 with her family by her side. Joan was born September 3rd 1935 in the small town of Herbert Saskatchewan. She was the oldest of her four siblings Bob (Muriel) Smith, Janet (Victor) Piva, Cathy (Bill) Moore and Ken (Ethel) Smith. Her family explored much of the Okanagan in their travels and settled in the North Okanagan town of Enderby.

Soon after moving to Kamloops Joanne met the love of her life, Ronald Mobley. They married in 1954 and with such love in their hearts their son Wade (Charmaine) Mobley soon followed. They continued to open their hearts and home to children that needed a family. Joan spent much of her married life fostering children. More children came later in the marriage; Rhonda (Neil) Mobley and Leanne (Patrick) Maloney were quite a surprise for the couple.

Joan and her family moved to Pinantan Lake BC in 1978. They enjoyed the challenges of rural life such as party lines, dirt roads, and of course fishing. She was well known for creating the Pinantan toque. The coveted first prize at many fishing derby’s. Joan found her calling as a Postmaster for the community of Pinantan. She loved the visits from the locals.

Some of Joan’s favorite memories were time spent with her family. She loved her sleepovers with her grandchildren Michael and Candice Mobley. Blowing bubbles with her grandson Aaden Mobley-Beauchamp. Visits with her great granddaughters Brooke and Tayla Mobley made her incredibly happy.

The family would like to thank the staff at Gemstone for their excellent care of Mom.

If you would like to share a cup and a few stories with her family, a tea will be held May 12th, 2018 at 966 Ollek Street 2pm. There are no services planned at Joan’s request. In lieu of Flowers a donation to the Alzheimer’s Society of BC in her memory would be appreciated.

Condolences may be expressed at www.myalternatives.ca

• Date : 2018-05-05
• Location : Kamloops, B.C.