Shirley Joanne “Joan” Emerson passed away at the Blenheim Community Village on Tuesday March 5, 2024, at 90 years of age. Joan was the only child of the late Andy & Irene Bolus. In 1954 she married her best friend Alvin Emerson. They spent the next 62 years together until he predeceased her on March 4, 2016.
Joan and Al raised two daughters who they were very proud of; Debbie Emerson and Janet Rastin (Scott). Their family grew to include their grandchildren Christian Rastin (Melissa) and Patricia MacNaughton (Ian) and great-grandchildren Riley, Hailey, Victoria and Alvin.
She was a member of the Blenheim Legion and a Past President of the Blenheim Seniors Centre. In her spare time she enjoyed bowling, knitting and crocheting.
Cremation has taken place. Joan’s family will remember her privately. Her urn will be placed with Al’s in Evergreen Cemetery at a later date.
Friends wishing to remember Joan with a memorial donation are asked to consider the Blenheim Legion Poppy Fund or the Blenheim Seniors Centre.
