Thinking of you Joan on your birthday. You were smart, funny, and full of surprises. You are missed. Bobbi

Dear Joan,
Today marks the fifth year since your passing. My heart is heavy thinking of you and George. I am glad you are finally together again. All my love!

Dear Joan,
Thinking of you on your birthday. I can only hope you are in a wonderful place.
The world lost light when you left.
Bobbi

My Dearest Joan,
Today marks 4 years since you left me and I still miss you so terribly. I still do not believe you're gone. I don't.
Theresa and I will visit you soon on your Birthday and bring you a present.
Your George

Happy 71st Birthday sweetie. Theresa and I had a little birthday celebration for you today. I hope you had a big Birthday cake presented by your Angelic friends. Love you with all my heart!
 

My dearest Joan,
It has been three years since you left us on your journey with the Angels. It seems just so short a time ago I would hear you come through the door and hear your gleeful greeting to me and Katie. I think of you everyday, and a part of me keeps hoping this was all a dream from which I'm still hoping to awake and find you in your favorite chair, having a coffee and doing a puzzle. And a cheerful "good morning" and a kiss.
I will keep on my dreams and hopes, but I take some comfort that I will be with you this year. And what a joyful reunion that will be! Still love you with all my heart. Your Peety.

Joan, I think of you Often. Your bravery and stoicism are an inspiration. You are thought of and missed. Your memory will always be a blessing to those that loved you.

Happy 70th Birthday, sweetie! I miss celebrating with you today and watching you open your presents. Oh, how you loved presents! And how you would toss back a gag gift or something you did not like, much to everyone's delight.
I am sure you are enjoying today in a far better and more beautiful place, with your typical delighted smile on your face! Perhaps I will be with you to celebrate my next birthday, which would be the happiest one of all.
"Oh, boy. Lots of presents!"  

You can't believe how much I miss you on the second anniversary of your flight with the Angels. I am so sorry I could not come and visit you today, but I believe as you watch over me you know why. You are in my heart and mind every day, morning and night and throughout the long lonely hours of the day. I still believe this is a terrible nightmare I beg to awake from...and find you sitting in your favorite chair playing Suduko. But as time passes so, so slowly, I realize I will have to wait to see you again when the Angels come to take me to you. I truly hope that will not be so long in the future. Until then, know that I love and miss you with all my heart, every moment. My wife, my friend, my very life.

It has been two years to the day that we lost our dear sister Joan. Time passes so quickly however the sorrow of having lost you does not fade. Rest in peace, dear sister! Love you!

Joan, seeing it is your birthday and remembering you today. Its hard to believe the time has passed. Your ability to make me laugh, I still laugh at some of the funny things you said and did, and your courage during your illness was a true inspiration. I only hope you are in a better place, and you so deserve to be there.

Happy 69th Birthday, poo! I sincerely hope you are having a wonderful day wherever you are....and getting lots of presents.
And, of course, not looking a day older! Theresa and I will have dinner in your honor tonight, with a big piece of cake. Love you and miss you terribly.

I first met Joan circa 1971. A gorgeous young lady with a quick wit. She met George and finally succumbed to his pursuit. A great couple was formed and years of fun began. It was a pleasure for this old soldier to call the Strehles good friends. Almost 50 years have passed and i still smile when I hear her name mentioned. She was the best.

Joan, your passing leaves a void in a world where kind, compassionate people are hard to find. Your willingness to always help a friend or loved one, your great sense of humor, and your bravery and stoicism during your illness, are an inspiration to anyone you knew. RIP friend and know your memory is a blessing.

Joan,
God speed, we will miss you. We remember the good times, the parties, Boca Greens, Miss Kitty but most of all your bravery in facing the challenges of your condition. We will all meet again