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Joan Palmer Mendes

1932 - 2015

  • 83 years old
  • Date of birth:  January 21st, 1932
  • Place of birth:  Berkeley, California, United States
  • Date of passing:  December 17th, 2015
  • Place of passing:  Walnut Creek, California, United States
This memorial website was created in the memory of our loved one, Joan Mendes, 83, born on January 21st, 1932 and passed away on December 17th, 2015. We will remember her forever.
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Candle lit  by Clifton McLendon on December 20th, 2015

My condolences to my uncle and cousins.

Candle lit  by Evan Duke on June 21st, 2019

I am so sorry to hear about Joan's passing. I attended Palmer School 4th grade through 7th and remember her sitting in her office by the window facing the library. She was always very kind and encouraging. I was at Palmer in the 70's and remember with kindness Mrs. Cassidy too my 5th grade teacher. Mrs. Booth was my 6th grade teacher.  Palmer school was terrific for me. Rip Joan.

Candle lit  by Judie Verrips on June 9th, 2020

I just heard of Joan’s passing & am so moved as to say “goodbye” my teacher & friend. I went to Palmer School in the ‘50’s, from the 2nd through the 7th grades. I have  wonderful memories of sitting at the dining table in the residence of Buzzy & Billy.  It was where all of us kids learned manners & how to artfully avoid eating those foods we didn’t like! Repose en paix dear Joanie.

Candle lit  by Gins Hughes on January 18th, 2025

I attended Palmer School in the 50’s - knew her parents who ran the school until Joan and Adrian took over. So sad the school closed - many memories from there.

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