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Obituary:Joanne G. Kurkowski |
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Joanne G. Kurkowski July 23, 1929 - July 4, 2008 Joanne Kurkowski passed away peacefully on July 4, 2008 at her Sunnyvale Eichler home surrounded by her family and friends. She is survived by Richard, her loving husband for 54 years, daughter Wendy, son-in-law Stephen Shepard, grandson son Kyle, and her brother, William Fredine. Born in St. Paul, MN, Joanne was the first female television news film editor in Minnesota. Moved to California in 1955 so her husband could begin his career at NASA-Ames Research Center. Joanne & Dick adopted their parent's hobby and fell in love as dance partners, doing folk dances from around the world. They performed locally and overseas with the Ensemble International Folk Dance Group for 26 years. In addition to mother/homemaker extraordinary, Joanne worked in various positions at Palo Alto Medical Clinic, Sylvania, Philco Ford Aerospace, and later as Office Administrator at her church. Visitation on Friday, July 11 from 12:00 PM to 8:00 P.M, and also on Saturday, July 12 from 9:00-11:00 AM at LIMA & CAMPAGNA SUNNYVALE MORTUARY, 1315 Hollenbeck Ave, Sunnyvale, CA, followed by a Graveside Service at 11:30 AM at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 22555 Cristo Rey Drive, Los Altos, CA. In addition, a Memorial Service to celebrate her life will be held Saturday, July 26 at 2:00 PM at Union Church of Cupertino, 20900 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino. In lieu of flowers, please donate in her name to her church (408) 252-4478.
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