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JoAnn Kapeikis
September 2, 1936 - April 2, 2021
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You were the central and peripheral nervous system of our family. You believed with purpose, intelligence, integrity and compassion, you are eternally an inspiration for us all; the strongest person we have ever known, it is fitting you were at such peace to the very end.
You fought the battle with Glioblastoma cancer with grace with our family surrounding you during these difficult times. We are so thankful to know you are welcomed in God’s gracious arms and are at peace. “Only God knows.” A beautiful saying we shared as you knew soon after your diagnosis and emergency surgery on March 26, 2020 that you were nearing the end of your life.”
JoAnn, words cannot describe how our daughter Cheryl, her Krista, Vanessa, Raelene; son Paul and Louise, Kaela, Danika and Liam, your grandchildren will miss you, as well as your many cousins, friends and their families.
You completed your education at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma and became a sought after book keeper and accountant, working for G.M. dealerships and later Lougheed Ship Building and Dry-dock in Seattle. We married in Tacoma, September 14, 1957. You were my partner in starting a home building business in Seattle. Later in life you accompanied me to Pacific Lutheran Theological seminary in Berkeley, California and in 1968 as pastor’s wife, to Sedgewick, Alberta.
You became my partner in ministry; you played the organ, piano and enjoyed working with youth in Bible camps, local and national events and choir tours in summer. You enjoyed your women friends working in ELW, serving as their B.C. treasurer and later on the national board of directors.
My dear love of our lifetime, we’ll meet again in the presence of the God we trusted, the Creator of the universe reveled to us fully as Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Our earthly remains will be preserved in section K of the columbarium in the Penticton Cemetery.
Family farewell viewing will be Sunday, April 18, 1:00 and 2:00 pm at Nunes – Pottinger Funeral Service in Oliver.
Later in June or July a videoed Service of “Remembrance and Thanksgiving” for JoAnn’s life will be at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church with Rev Curtis Aguirre presiding.
In place of flowers donations may be made to Our Redeemer Lutheran or Moog & Friends Hospice House in Penticton. Special thanks for the care given to JoAnn in her illness go to the many doctors and nurses that attended to her needs.
Condolences and tributes may be directed to the family by visiting www.nunes-pottinger.com
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From: Nunes-Pottinger Funeral Service & Crematorium
Nunes-Pottinger Funeral Service Staff send our condolences to family and friends.
From: Janey Ella Ziprick
Relation: a friend
Harry and family, my deepest sympathy.
I met you and Joann so many years ago in Penticton.
Always enjoyed meeting Joann at ELW in the Southern Interior and at conventions. Ed and I looked forward to our visits to the Oliver church and listening to Joann playing the piano, she had the gift for music.
Many blessings as you mourn the loss of your beloved wife.
Janey Ziprick
From: Barbara McGraw
Relation: acquaintance
I am so sorry to hear about JoAnn’s passing. Pastor Kapeikis, you officiated at my wedding to Don on June 30, 1990 in Oliver. JoAnn played the music. You both joined us at our reception at Park Place. Again we met in June 2000 and you officiated when we renewed our vows . Joann was a beautiful, gracious lady. May God keep her close. I lost my husband March 27th so I understand your pain.
From: Brandy May
Relation: St. John's Lutheran Church in Oliver
Deepest condolences to you and your family, Rev. Kapeikis, as you bear this deep grief and loss. Your beautiful JoAnn always had an attentive, warm smile and kind heart for everyone in the St. John’s church fold. My dear, late mother, Huberta Blonk, thought the world of her and you. Steadfast flight to eternity. X0
From: Frida and Ernie Paetsch
Relation: Friend
God’s comfort and blessings be with you. As both a friend and co-worker in the women’s ELW and the B.C. southern interior, Joann was always a joyful and faithful partner in all her undertakings. We are very grateful that we were able to know her and share a small part in her life. She was a very special person.
Service Schedule
Private service arrangements have been made.
Memorial Gifts
In place of flowers donations may be made to Our Redeemer Lutheran or Moog & Friends Hospice House in Penticton.
Thank You Notice
Special thanks for the care given to JoAnn in her illness go to the many doctors and nurses that attended to her needs.
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