Joan Catherine Weeks

Joan Catherine Weeks, age 66, resident of Clarkdale, Arizona, passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2006. She was born on January 14, 1940 in Twisp, Washington to Charles Taylor and Mary Katherine (Hall) Sheppard. Joan was a high school graduate. While living in Alaska, she was a volunteer at the Providence Hospital in Anchorage, and wrote columns for the Anchorage Daily Times. She was also involved in Hypno-therapy. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, writing, and gardening. She spent time on the keyboard, as she loved music and voice. Joan also loved nature. She is preceded in death by her parents. She leaves behind her husband of 46 years, Bill Weeks of Clarkdale, AZ; her son, Sam (Mary) Shoemaker of Gwin, MI; her daughters, Carrie Weeks of La Mesa, CA, Christina Weeks and Catherine Weeks, both of San Diego, CA; her sisters, Patti (Russ) Lewis of Kingman, AZ, Deana (Bob) Wagner of Donnelly, ID, Linda Boots of Alliance, NE, and Peggy (Bob) Martly of Castle Rock, WY; as well as, her step-son, Bill Weeks, Jr., and five grandchildren. A Memorial Service is planned for April 18, 2007. Contributions can be made in Joan's name to: Northern Arizona Hospice, 269 Candy Lane, Cottonwood, Arizona 86326. An online guestbook is available at www.westcottfuneralhome.com