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Joan Akins Nelson




Joan was born on January 20, 1953 and passed away on April 23, 2010 at the age of 57 years. She is lovingly remembered by her children: Clayton Nelson, Byron Nelson (Kelly Degelman) and Corina Nelson; siblings: Terry Akins (Dennis Tatlow), Mike (Ann) Akins, Susan (Stan) Stewart, Pat Akins (Janet Pugh), Cathy Akins (Brian Hebert) and Mark (Lynette) Akins. Other family members who will truly miss Joan are Rita Nelson, many nices, nephews and many great-nieces and nephews, Aunt Breda Waters’ family in Ireland, many cousins in Ireland as well as never-ending and everlasting friends. She was predeceased by her parents Bud and Mary Akins; brothers Bill and Tim Akins; nephew Kyle Akins, brother-in-law Neil Nelson as well as aunts, uncles and cousins.


A Service Of Remembrance will be held at the Ponoka Funeral Home on Wednesday, April 28, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. Memorial donations are gratefully accepted to the Alberta Lung Association.


Cremation and Funeral Arrangements Entrusted To


Ponoka Funeral Home


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