Joan Kearl Obituary (1927

Born January 27, 1927 in Simonstown, Cape Province, South Africa, passed away quietly in her Provo home on June 4, 2010. Joan was a convert to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints where she held many leadership positions throughout the years. She served a mission in the New Zealand Wellington mission with her husband Ted. She also worked in the Service Senior Missionary Training Center for 9 years. Joan loved sports, especially fast pitch softball and in her youth was the top pitcher for the Western Province team. Another favorite activity was ballroom dancing, where, along with her husband Ted she taught judged and participated for many years. Joan is survived by her husband Ted Kearl, daughter Jeri Kearl Goddard (Edward), son Gary Kearl (Elizabeth) and son Keith Kearl, 14 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren with 2 on the way. The Kearl family wishes to express thanks and appreciation to UVRMC hospital, Orem Rehab Center and Hospice personnel for friendly, caring and cheerful service to our wife and mother. I keeping with Joan's desires there will be no public viewing. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at the Pleasant View 3rd Ward Chapel, 650 Stadium Avenue, Provo. Friends may call at the Ward Chapel on Wednesday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Interment Provo City Cemetery. See Maps Below. Condolences may be sent to the family through www.bergmortuary.com or info@bergmortuary.com.