was called home to her eternal rest in Christ on Sunday, April 6, 2014 at the Good Samaritan Center in Scribner, Nebraska.
Joan was born April 7, 1941 on the family farm southwest of Scribner to Leland and Vivian (Hansen) Bode. She grew up and attended rural school there. She was baptized and confirmed at St. John's Ridgeley Lutheran Church, southwest of Scribner. After graduation from Scribner High School in 1959, Joan moved to Fremont and worked in the offices at the Hormel Company. On November 26, 1961, Joan was united in marriage to Lavon Meyer at St. John's Ridgeley Lutheran Church. They resided on Lavon's family farm where they milked, raised crops and livestock. They were blessed with three children, Kevin, Kim, and Kay. After 21 years of marriage, Lavon passed from this world on June 2, 1982.
On August 21, 1983, Joan married Dean Beck at United Lutheran Church in Scribner. They resided on Dean's farm southwest of Snyder. Joan worked at the Snyder Mini Mart for a period of time while also keeping busy helping with customers for Beck Equipment.
Joan was a member of United Lutheran Church in Scribner. During her life she was active in several card clubs. She enjoyed dancing, bowling, and also kept score for her husbands' shuffleboard teams for many years. Later she took great pleasure in attending activities involving her grandchildren. She was a great supporter of high school athletics and the American Legion baseball and softball programs.
Joan is survived by her husband Dean; son Kevin (Sharon) Meyer of Scribner, daughters Kim (John) Probasco of Scribner and Kay (Keith) Rathjen of Omaha; seven grandchildren, Jason and Nathan (Heidi) Probasco, Andrea Meyer and fiance' Victor Johnson, Alyssa and Justin Meyer, Ariel and Emily Rathjen, and three great grandchildren, Jadison Rathjen, Remy and A.J. Probasco; sister Jane (Myron) Fischer and brothers Merlyn (Sharon McCabe) Bode and Keith (Sherry) Bode, all of Fremont.
Joan was preceded in death by her first husband Lavon Meyer, and parents Leland and Vivian Bode.
The funeral service will be 10:30 AM Wednesday (April 9, 2014) in the United Lutheran Church in Scribner with Rev. Dr. Nicki McIntyre. There will be a private committal in the Scribner Cemetery. Memorials may directed to the family for distribution. Visitation at Ludvigsen's Scribner Funeral Chapel will be on Tuesday from 3 to 8 PM, with the family receiving friends from 6 to 8 PM.
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Condolences(6)
Vicki Bojan
Citrus Heights, CA Friday, April 11, 2014 Kevin, Kim, Kay and family,I am so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. I will always remember her bubbly personality and she always had a smile. I hope you find comfort knowing that she is with your dad. My sympathy to you.
Ken Hron
Fremont, NE Tuesday, April 8, 2014 Kim and Family...Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all on this day...
Mark& Lois Branderhorst
Pella, IA Tuesday, April 8, 2014 Dean: Sorry to hear about Joan keeping you in are thoughts and prayers.Julie Kayl
Parker, CO Monday, April 7, 2014 My prayers and sympathies to Joan's family.Janet Beck
Omaha, NE Monday, April 7, 2014 Dean, Kevin,Kim,Kay and Families:May faith in God who comforts all give you strength
and courage and sustain you in your sorrow.
With prayers and deepest sympathy!
Ken & Kathy Backhus
Omaha, NE Sunday, April 6, 2014 Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.