Joanne Evelyn Van Slyck
On Wednesday, January 11th, 2023 Joanne Evelyn Van Slyck, beloved wife, sister, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully in her home. She was seventy-one years of age.
Joanne was born in the General Hospital in Regina, Saskatchewan to parents Fred and Beulah Schroeder, and was raised in Chamberlain, SK. She graduated from high school in Holdfast, SK and then received a Business Diploma from STI in Moose Jaw, where she was crowned table tennis champion of 1971, and met her husband, Rod. This past September marked their 50th wedding anniversary.
Active on the board of the Moose Jaw Cultural Centre, Joanne had a life-long love of art. An avid collector, she was also an artist herself, focusing her talents on watercolour painting. Often, she was to be found in her library with a book and a coffee, as she was a voracious reader. She also loved traveling and spending time with her family near the water at either Lovering Lake, Lake of the Woods, or Huatulco, Mexico.
She was predeceased by her parents, Fred and Beulah; and niece, Chantal. Joanne is survived by her loving husband, Rod; son, Judd and his twin boys Charlie and Freddie; daughter, Kristy and her son Lucas; brothers, Terrance and Frederick; and sister, Wendy (Calvin) and their son Shawn.
The Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, January 19th, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. at Zion United Church, 423 Main St N, Moose Jaw, SK followed by a celebration of her life next door at the Grant Hall. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Joanne’s name may be made to the Chamberlain Cemetery Fund, Box 2, Chamberlain, SK S0G 0R0. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Gary McDowell, Funeral Director 306-693-4550
Rod and family, I am very sorry for the loss of Joanne. When ever I would meet her she was so friendly and always smiling. Keep your memories in your heart
So sorry to hear of Joanne’s passing …we have very fond memories of her …she was a wonderful person and we know she will be so missed . Our deepest condolences to all the family! Colette and Dave Krawczyk!
Our deepest sympathy to all of the family, RIP Joanne
Rod and family, we are very sorry to hear of your loss. She was a warm and soft spoken person with an infectious smile. Her presence will be sadly missed but she will now Rest In Peace.
Rod , Wendy and Families,
So sorry to hear of Joanne’s passing. Cherish the great memories.
Our most sincerest condolences.
Lloyd & Sandi Luhning
Rod and family, our sincere condolences to you all. I know we didn’t see you often, but Joanne was my closest Schroeder cousin and my bridesmaid. I am heartbroken. We will not be able to attend her service but know you are in our thoughts.
So very sorry for your loss, our deepest sympathy.
Rod and family, we are sending our deepest sympathies! We are so sorry about your loss of Joanne.
Arnold, Ursula and family
Rod and family, thinking of you, sorry for your loss.
Deepest condolences.
Rod and family, so sorry to hear of Joanne’s passing. My mom and Ron always had a great fondness for Joanne. And she will be missed.
Please accept our heartfelt condolences Kristy on the passing of your Mom. Thinking of you and your family.
To Rod and family – we are very sorry to hear of Joanne’s passing. Her mother, Beulah, was my first cousin (her father, Mike Stark, and my father, Joe Stark, were brothers). We always lived on the west coast so never got to see our SK relatives very much. I never realized Joanne was an artist and that she was such a voracious reader. She always did express an interest, too, in the family genealogy that I try to keep up with. I believe Richard, my brother from Saskatoon, will be driving down to Joanne’s service on the 19th. Our sincere condolences at this sad time. Ted and Maureen
Rod and family. So sorry to hear of Joanne’s passing. My deepest condolences.
So sorry to hear of Joanne passing. We send our sincere condolences and prayers. Always enjoyed visiting with Joanne . Thinking of you at this time. Vince & Donna
Rod and family, so sorry to hear of Joannes passing. sending deepest sympathy to the family.
So sorry to hear of Joanne passing in the time we will all remember her for the great things she has done in her life . Condolences to Rod, Kristy and Judd. I will always remember Joanne as a friendly and kind person.
Kristy and family I am so sorry to hear of Joanne’s passing. She was such a fun person to be around way back in our Pilates days. She had such a welcoming smile and certainly enjoyed participating in your classes Kristy. My deepest sympathy to you all. Cherish your memories, sending you all big hugs.
Dear Rod and family,
I have such fond memories of Joanne, and will always remember the fun we had playing tennis.
We also shared a love of painting. I will always cherish these wonderful memories of Joanne, playing ladies foursomes and round Robin too. I pray that your hearts will be healed through the wonderful memories of this lovely lady. I will miss her a great deal,
Rod and family, so deeply saddened and sending you our sincere condolences. Thinking of you!
Tim & Bernie Hamill
Rod & family we were so saddened to see that Joanne had passed. Our thoughts are with you in your sorrow.
We are very sorry to hear of Joanne passing she was smart, funny and a great addition to our group of friends back in our college days.Rod our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
God Bless
Rod,
Thinking of you this day as I learn of your loss. 50 years is no small investment of life together. I will carry you in my prayers as you adjust to life without your companion.