Joan Veeder

Joan Marie Veeder, 78, born Feb. 18, 1941, in Butte, Mont, passed away May 6, 2019, in Spokane, Wash.

Joan was preceded in death by her loving husband, Lauren. She is survived by her only child, Vicki (Bill) Streng; beloved granddaughters, Joslyn and Jessica Streng; siblings, Lynn (Bob) Simkins, John (Sharon) Douglas and Jerry (Roxie) Douglas; and further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Joan was born in Butte. The family moved around Montana and eventually settled in Superior, where she graduated from Superior High School in 1959. After graduation, as the result of a flip of a coin, she moved to Spokane. She met the love of her life, Lauren, and they were married in 1963. Five years later, their daughter Vicki was born. Joan worked at Sacred Heart Hospital as a ward secretary until she made the decision to be a stay-at-home mom. Joan loved to cook and bake, and always kept an immaculate house as well as a beautiful flower garden outside.

Joan was lovingly called “NANA” by her granddaughters and many that knew her. She would always say “LOVE YOU MORE.”

We love you more, Nana, and we will miss you.

At Joan’s request, no services will be held. A gathering of family and friends will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Salvation Army.

Online condolences may be expressed through www.dignitymemorial.com.