Joan Stone
September 11, 1925 - February 1, 2016
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the loss of Joan H Stone, our Matriarch, who passed peacefully on February 1, 2016 with her family at her side.
Joan was born in Augsburg, Germany in 1925, and immigrated to New York City in 1937. After graduating high school in 1944, Joan worked as a secretary and attended City College of New York. Joan and Henry were married in 1948, and moved to Lynn, MA. In 1950 they moved to Schenectady, NY and in 1974 to San Jose, CA. They raised four children: David, Linda, Howard and Peter.
Joan devoted her life to her family, was a wonderful mother and a loving and supportive spouse. She was known for her extraordinary generosity, her tremendous heart and her immense spirit. She was true to her values and honored her heritage. She was a woman of great compassion, integrity, and splendor who set an excellent example for how one should lead their life. She endeared herself to all who came in contact with her, and her willingness to sacrifice for others and endless acts of kindness were an inspiration to both her friends and family.
While the past forty years were filled with constant fatigue and debilitating pain from multiple sclerosis, she maintained a positive attitude and outlook, working tirelessly on behalf of others. Education was always a high priority and she willingly shared her experiences with local students and civic organizations.
Joan brought much happiness to this world and made it a better place. She provided us with a lifetime of love, devotion, inspiration, compassion, guidance and sacrifice. We will miss her and cherish her memories. She will always be close at heart, with us in spirit and will live forever in our thoughts.
Joan is survived by her husband of 67 years Henry; her children David (Jenny) of Bangkok, Thailand, Linda Weiss (Joe) of Cupertino, CA, Howard (Valerie) of Princeton, NJ and Peter (Marilyn) of San Mateo, CA; by her grandchildren Michelle (Scott), Jeffrey, Audrey, Taylor and Blaise; and by her great granddaughter Hailey.
We wish to express our sincere appreciation and thanks for all of the kind support received from the Pathways Hospice Foundation and the many caregivers and individuals who have assisted Joan during these past years.
Donations in Joan's memory can be made to any charity or to the Stone Family Scholarship Fund at Congregation Beth David, 19700 Prospect Road, Saratoga, California 95070-3352.
Interment will be held on Feb. 3rd at 10:30am at Home of Peace Cemetery, 300 Curtner Ave, San Jose, CA.