"I worked with Joan at the Spring Valley Hospital approximately 1974-1979ish, I can't remember if she was still there when I left to work at the clinic in 1979. Those were the days of Karen Rollie, Jo Fitzgerald, June Mathison, Becky Martin, Jeanie Moon, Pat Gartner, Dorothy Lassig, Delores Erickson, Betty Lindsay in the lab etc etc. We always had a lot of fun but took our jobs seriously. We had 7 doctors then: Matson, Snyder, Sauer, Nehring, Morse, Mori and one more I can't remember the name. Joan always worked hard and was sincere, kind and caring. Bless her memory. Annette Johnson "
In loving memory of
Joan D. Strike
November 9, 1932 - July 31, 2019
Joan D. Strike, 86, of Rochester, MN died Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at Rochester Health Services East.
Joan Darlin Glynn was born November 9, 1932 to Lawrence and Clover (Stellmaker) Glynn in Rochester, MN. She graduated from Rochester Central High School in 1950. On September 9, 1952 she married Archie Strike. She worked at Saint Marys Hospital. The couple moved to a farm by Chatfield, MN where they were dairy farmers and avid horseman and moved to Spring Valley, MN in 1969. She then worked at a hospital in Spring Valley and later at a hospital in Lake City, MN. Archie died in February of 1980. Joan moved to Rochester where she worked in Sports Medicine at the Mayo Clinic. After retiring, she was a daycare provider. Joan loved her dogs and the most important things in her life were her children.
Joan is survived by her children, Jon (Deborah) Strike of Rochester, MN; Dawn Strike Miller of Rochester, MN; Susan Claypool of Rochester, MN, Matt Strike of Fountain, MN and Jeff (Julie) Strike of LeRoy, MN; 14 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; and two brothers, Jim (Sharon) Glynn of Rochester, MN and Lowell (Connie) Glynn of Yuma, AZ. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one brother; and one sister.
A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, August 3, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes 5421 Royal Place NW Rochester, MN. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. on Friday, August 2, 2019 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes and one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will take place at Millet Cemetery in Spring Valley, MN.
Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes is honored to be serving the Strike family. To share a special memory or condolence please visit www.ranfranzandvinefh.com
Tributes
"Sorry to hear of Joan's passing. May all the joys she brought you remain in your hearts and memories. Rest in Peace, Joan."
"Returning to work at E-10 in the early 1980's, I met Joan. She had stories galore of life in the Bamber Valley area, and as I walk in the neighborhood, these pines, those apple trees - the few that remain after these many years, that house, they have a particular presence for me through her reminiscences. I have passed on these stories to my neighbors, stories that enrich our community. I am sorry to hear of her passing, and I hope your many memories of Joan will bring you some comfort. My very warmest condolences to you and her family, Margritt Rodriguez"
"Jeff & Julie- Was so sorry to learn of the death of your Mom. No matter how old our parents are ~~~ when they are called home it always hurts to say good-bye. Treasure the memories that you have her. Thinking and caring about you during this difficult time. Larry & Jerilyn"
"RIP Aunt Joan
Molly (Glynn) Matzke"