Our Dedication to Joanne Garrison Minatre
November 16, 1945 - December 14, 2023
Joni dedicated 38 years of her life to the education of children, something essential for their future and for society in general. She seemed to love entering the classroom to engage with her pupils. Even after formally retiring from full time teaching, she often was recalled to act as a substitute teacher. Believe me, she really enjoyed getting those phone calls that took her back to a job she did well in and enjoyed.
When Joni married Elvin Minatre, her first and only marriage, she did her best to make the marriage work. Toward the end of Elvin’s life, she dedicated herself to his full care, and it was a very challenging ordeal, even when facing serious medical problems of her own.
We will always remember Joni with love because she was part of the wonderful extended family that we shared.
Rest in peace, dear sister, we will always have you on our minds and pray for you too. Perhaps one day we’ll meet again.
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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Minatre family.