9 Sep 1938 – 13 Dec 2020
Spouse of Ivan Benjamin Cardon
Joanne Cardon Carr, 82, of Redmond, Oregon, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on December 13, 2020 from pancreatic cancer. She is now reunited with her beloved parents.
She was born September 9, 1938 in Los Angeles, California. She grew up in Livingston, California, attended Livingston High school. Her friends always remarked how much fun Joanne was to be around. That she was a true marvel. She fell in love and married Ivan Cardon in 1956. They raised one son and four daughters in Eugene, Oregon. Ivan was taken ill at a young age and passed away on January 24, 1980.
Joanne loved to dance and socialize. She met Richard Carr, at a local dance in Visalia, California. Joanne was instantly swept off her feet and the two were married on March 28,1991 in Tigard, Oregon.
Joanne loved yearly campouts with her family which were held at Oregon’s Willamette pass, Waldo Lake for the past 47 years that were filled with kayaking, horseback riding, swimming, campfires, birthday cakes, and skits put on by kids and grandchildren.
Joanne was known for her compassionate spirit. Her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the pride and joy of her life. The legacy of Joanne’s kind spirit, passion for adventure, and zest for life will live on through them.
Joanne was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and attended wards in Eugene, OR, Springfield, OR, Bend, OR, Redmond, OR, Gilbert AZ, and Turlock, CA
Joanne will be missed but not forgotten. She is survived by her husband Richard, her five children, Michael, Tammy, Torry, Lanette, and Cara, her sister Sandy, 17 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren.
A virtual memorial service will be held on February 6th 2021 at 10:00am PST. Contact: Brittany Cardon at Brittany.cardon@gmail.com for invite link Pre-sign up highly suggested.