Submitted by: Alice Marie Beard

Joan W. Crook Nov. 25, 1926 - July 8, 2012
MISHAWAKA - Her struggle has ended and she is at peace. Joan passed away Sunday, July 8th, at home surrounded by her family. Johanna Beverly was born November 25, 1926, to John C. and Augusta Alice (Tedrow) West. She was preceded in death by her parents, five siblings, Bob, Helen, Nell, Dorothy and Dick, and by a nephew, John Hyska. Surviving are her husband of 65 years, Eugene F. Crook, along with their children, Geni (Mike) Dial, Janis Crook (John Juan), Jim (Cindy) Crook, and her Yorkie, Sara; grandchildren, Gary Hogman Jr., Anna (Andy) Hartman, Jessica (Shawn) Saros, Jenell (Ryan) Pogue, Justin (Stephanie) Crook and Jo'el (Travis) Johanson; and great-grandchildren, Michael, Sam, Aubrey, Ashlyn, Olivia, Sam, Jayden and Tucker; nieces and nephews, Karen, Pete, Mary Beth and Matt; and sisters-in-law, Margaret "Peggy" Melton and Anita West. Joan was office manager at the Mishawaka Utilities, retiring in 1988. Joan enjoyed her job with Mishawaka Utilities, where she was highly thought of by the many friends she made while working 25 years with the city. Joan played bridge for nearly 60 years, and enjoyed working in her yard. Family and friends may call on Thursday from 4 until 8 p.m. at the Bubb Funeral Chapel, 3910 N. Main Street, Mishawaka, where funeral services will take place on Friday at 10:00 a.m., with visitation one hour prior to the funeral services. Pastor Steven Schwier will officiate the services with burial to follow at Fairview Cemetery in Mishawaka. The family would like to thank the staff of Hospice and caregiver Stephanie Crook for their kind and loving care of Joan. Donations may be made to the Hospice Foundation or to the Alzheimer's Association.