Joan Marie Heim (Babcock)
Joan Marie Heim (Babcock), of Oxford, Wisconsin, went home to her Lord on August 21, 2016, peacefully surrounded by her family.
Memorial services will be at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 27, 2016 at Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until the time of service on Saturday at Roseberry’s Funeral Home.
Joan was born May 7, 1949, in Hillsboro, Wisconsin, to Gerald Wesley Babcock and Beverly Mae (Orsburne) Babcock. Joanie, as her family called her, spent her entire life loving and caring for her family, her pets, her friends, and her co-workers. Joan retired in 2013 from RR Donnelley in Baraboo, Wisconsin, where she worked as a receiving coordinator for over 20 years. To say she worked hard is a gross understatement. She was admired and loved by many. She may have been born with a defective heart, but it was the largest, most generous heart ever made by God.
Joan is survived by her two children; Trudy Kennedy of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and Howard (Aga) Heim of Ardmore, Oklahoma; her granddaughters Heather (Jared) Porter, of North Freedom, Wisconsin, Jessica Wigen of Portage, Wisconsin, Gabrielle Heim of Baraboo, Wisconsin, Aviendha Heim of Spring Green, Wisconsin, Erika Kennedy of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, Georgia Heim of Ardmore, Oklahoma, as well as seven great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brothers Jerry (Sherry) Babcock of Rapid City, South Dakota, and Gary (Chris) Babcock, of San Antonio, Texas, along with many very special aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends, who will miss her dearly.
She is preceded in death by her parents, infant son, and brothers Daniel and Gerald Jr.
Joan was, and always will be, the light, the rock, and the glue that holds the family together.
My mind swims with memories of my friend Joan. We shared many funny, happy, sad, angry and hilarious adventures!!! Joan was a true blessing to so many! God Bless you Trudy and family for caring for your Mom in her final days. A true memorial to a wonderful Woman who will be missed by many!!
I knew Joan from her coming to visit her father, Gerald, while he was in the nursing and rehab Mauston. She was a lovely, caring lady and a blessing to all who knew her, I am sure.
Trudy, Erika & all of Joanies family & friends-our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Even though we share family, I only met her once-however she sounds like she was a truly remarkable lady that left a lasting impression on all who knew her. I am sure there will be many fond memories. She will always be watching over you!
Patti & Rick
I am so sorry for your loss,Joanie was a very special and caring person. I will miss are phone chats. May God help you all through this diffacult time.
Joanie and I worked many years together….missed her so much when she had to retire. I too will miss her laugh and her smile…till we see each other again….love, Amy.
So Sorry to hear about Joanie’s passing…Prayers for healing to her family..It is hard to lose someone you love…I worked with her for many years at Donnelly (aka Perry Printing). After she retired , I sure did miss her smiling face. She was always smiling, and friendly. She always took a time to say “Hi how are you today.” She will always be with her family..in your hearts and in spirit…now she is watching over you as an angel.
My sympathies to out to Joanie’s family. She truly had a heart of gold and a wonderful soul. God has taken her but she will always be your angel watching over you.
Sorry to hear about her passing. Thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
Truly, I am deeply sorry for your loss! May God comfort you during this difficult time! Treasure your memories they will get you through the tough times! Hugs and love!
We are very sad to learn of Joanie’s passing. My husband Howie and I worked with Joanie at Donnelley. She was so very warm hearted and kind. A very good person and a really hard worker. You don’t find too many “Joanie’s”. She was so proud of her family. Sincere condolences to all of you.
Thoughts & prayers to all the family.
Trudy and Howie I am so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing.I pray that GOD comforts you and your family at this difficult time
So very sorry to hear of Joanie’s passing. Prayers with the Babcock/Heim families.
So sorry to hear this. Joanie had a heart of gold who loved all of her co-workers. God really did just receive a beautiful angel.
God bless to all!!