Birth date: Apr 21, 1932 Death date: Dec 9, 2017
Joan Gold passed December 9, 2017. Her departure was unexpected but peaceful. She left in her sleep. Joan was: • A vibrant, creative, forward-thinking person. • A great mother, grandmother and great grandmother (affectionately cal Read Obituary
I met Joan via my friendship w Deborah, although, when Deborah left Tucson, my friendship w Joan blossomed. Whenever we got together, it always ended up being hours of conversation. Joan was so well versed on any number of topics, and I cherished her wisdom. We loved talking current events, politics, metaphysical stuff, and, of course, food. With regard to politics, Joan and I were, let's say, on the same side, although, not necessarily, routing for the same players. Sometimes we would have apposing views (not often) but, we always turned that healthy banter into a respectful debate...and it always ended w smiles and hugs, bc in the end, we both wanted the same thing...peace on earth.
When it came to generosity, Joan was the consummate "giver", she was always the first one w her hand in her pocket, and the last person to ever say "no" to any request. Many times Joan treated me to dinner, or lunch, or a movie, and, when I insisted on treating her, it was always a struggle for her to give in, she just always wanted to please. Joan was Florence Nightingale to those who were in-firmed, and the Uber driver for excursions w her friends. Just last night her friend Arlene, said, "Joan was unique, and was so good to so many."...Amen to that.
Joan became my second mama. My own mom passed away as soon as I we arrived in Tucson; it was heartbreaking, as she was my best friend. When I met Deborah, and then she introduced me to her mom, and, later when I met Andrea, I felt a very warm familial feeling whenever in their company... there was so much similarity to my family gatherings, back in The Day. I'm sure, with all of us being, more or less, from Jersey, that had to be part of the attraction.
I have many reminders of Joan around my house, some nic nacs, a wardrobe of gently used clothes and shoes, that she passed along, or picked up at a second hand shop; Joan just loved the re-sale stores, and she was a pro at finding quality, she really knew her stuff. But, what will be the most comforting, and practical reminder, is the very big supply of Ajax, rubber gloves, and light bulbs, that she had accumulated, and bestowed on me when she moved from Tucson to Santa Rosa. Those items will be crossed off my shopping list for a few years...thanks Joan, for the gifts you bestowed, but mostly, the gift of your friendship. You will always be in my heart ❤️
