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Joan Gewecke, 91

Joan Gewecke, 91, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, passed away Sunday, March 18, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. Joan was born Feb. 1, 1927, to Randall and Hattie (Evens) Crisp, in Kellogg, Idaho.

She grew up in Spokane and graduated from North Central High School in 1945. She had some odd jobs and worked in a car dealership in Spokane. She attended the Northwest Nazarene University, in Nampa, Idaho, for a short time. She returned to Spokane and met Harlan Gewecke, the love of her life, while roller skating. They were married on July 6, 1948, at the Hitching Post in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Their married life took them to Iowa, and out to California.

In 1970, the family moved to Coeur d’Alene, where Joan has been for 48 years. Joan was a filter of life. When trouble would come her way she would pray and it would always be better. She always liked to talk about God and would never argue someone else’s faith. She would just smile and pray for them. She loved everyone and everyone loved her. She walked with God all her life. Now Harlan and her walk hand in hand with God everyday. She liked to tell you how to drive and could see better than the driver even when she was in the back seat. She raised her boys with love and affection everyday, and she is very proud of the men they became.

Joan is preceded by death of her husband, Harlan Gewecke, along with siblings Lorraine Steiner, Virginia Martin and Eugene Crisp. Joan was married for 68 years and blessed with four boys, Danny (Patti) of Lake Havasu, Ariz. and their sons, Tim (Heather) and Rusty (Joanne); Rick (Debi) of Rathdrum, Idaho and their kids, Christy (Casey), Sheri (Jim), Johnny and Sarah (Coldon); Bobby (Lara) of Coeur d’Alene and their kids, Casey (Jessica), AnnaLecia, Jenny (Jared) and Doug; Earl (Sue) of Athol, Idaho and their son, Austin. Joan was further blessed with many awesome great-grand kids.

We would like to thank the staff, caregivers and residents at Renaissance Assisted Living Facility. You all became her second family. Fred, thank you for being so nice to Joan. She was very hard on the heater but you kept it working for her. Tabitha, thank you for all you did and all you do. Brandy, thank you for tucking Mother into bed every night you were on duty. Mary Ann, thank you for what you do. Dana and Ron, thank you for looking after Mom and keeping her healthy. We want to thank Hospice and Renaissance for keeping her comfortable in her last hours. You are all very special. You have a loving and caring attitude second to none. Dear Lord, take care of our Mother and give us the strength to celebrate her life every day. Mother, rest in peace with love, your family.

A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, March 24, 2018, at Riverview Cemetery, 1001 Lincoln Way, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, with a luncheon for the immediate family afterward.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to 2nd Chance Discipleship Ministries, 405 Second St., Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814. 208-449-3445

Yates Funeral Homes has been entrusted with the care of arrangements. Please visit Joan’s memorial and sign her online guestbook at www.yatesfuneralhomes.com.