Born: Saturday Nov-12-1932
Died: Sunday Jul-10-2022
Funeral: Saturday Jul-16-2022

Morrison Funeral Home
& Crematory
188 S. Hwy 24
Rupert, Idaho 83350
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Joan Hardy Whittle passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 10, 2022 at the age of 89.  Joan was born in Oakley Idaho on November 12, 1932 to Emily Althera Severe and Herbert Josiah Hardy. She is the second of five children. Joan lived in Oakley her whole life and it is here where she met the love of her life, Robert Dack Whittle.  Robert and Joan dated for two years before he proposed to her on the night of her high school graduation.  They married on December 15, 1950 in the Salt Lake temple. The young married couple settled in Oakley, ID, where they raised their five children.

Joan’s greatest desire in life was to get married and raise a family. She lived a long life as a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandma and great grandma. Joan was a huge supporter of her kids, grandkids, and even great grandkids, attending sporting events, plays, parades, music recitals, and anything else her family was participating in.  Her Christlike virtues of love, service, and compassion were an amazing example to all she came in contact with.  

Joan was an avid, talented and passionate quilter.  She has made countless quilts for family members, humanitarian efforts, and members of her church and community. If there was anything Joan loved more than quilting, it was doing genealogy work.  Up until the time her health wouldn't allow it, she was always working on genealogy. One of the highlights of her life was being able to serve a genealogical Mission alongside her husband in Tennessee in 1997 for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Joan is survived by her sons Mike (Sherryl), Jim (Pam), and Rick (Colleen) and her daughters Myralyn (Kelvin) and Ondra (Gary) in addition to a brother Byron (Beth) and sister Irene (Leon) plus 24 grandchildren and 54 great-grandchildren with one more due next week.  She was preceded in death by her eternal companion, Robert Whittle, her brother Allen and sister Lorraine.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 16, 2022 at the Oakley Stake Center of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 355 North Center in Oakley. Burial will follow in the Oakley Cemetery. A viewing for friends and family will be held Friday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 at the church and from 10:00 until 10:45 at the church prior to the funeral services on Saturday.  Arrangements are under the direction of Morrison Funeral Home, 188 South Hwy 24 in Rupert. A live webcast of the Funeral Service will be available and maintained at the following link: https://youtu.be/MAM1KrEEt6Q

Condolences Joan H. Whittle

Sorry to hear of the passing of this wonderful lady. May Heaven shower her family with comfort and love. She is with her husband and family that are waiting for her. What a sweet thought that we will see her again. She was great friends with my parents. Our condolences to her super family.

Joe Stringham

So sorry to hear that my dear friend passed away. I had barely received a letter from her two weeks ago. She and bob loved to tell of the time on their mission when they came to the Atlanta temple and surprised me while I was working in the office there. I must have starred like a deer in headlights for 10 seconds before I could. Think how I knew them. So many wonderful memories of them as our home teachers.

Kathryn Tompkins

To Byron and Irene and their families and to all of Joan's family. condolences on Joan's passing. she was a wonderful lady and a good friend.

 Richard Williams

I love Joan. She was the Cutest, kindest lady & became a SURROGATE grandma to me. I will miss her friendship and example of goodness. I’m so happy that she is with her dear Bob again. Praying for her family and loved ones.

Nicki Mickelsen

Mike, Regena and I were at the funeral, but we did not stay for the family dinner, as we needed to gather for a small family reunion with my kids, Regena will fly back to Portland on Sunday so we had not time to talk with the famiy that was together at this time. We love you and your wonderful family, and we felt the sweet spirit of the word said, and music played, I said a prayer for Joan to give my dear husband Allen a hug and kiss, and to find my parents and sister, and I think that will be done. Love you forever.

Norma Hardy Harker

We would like to send our deepest condolences to the Whittle family for the loss of your mother Joan. Joan was blessed with a heart of gold. She was so kind and loving to all that knew her. The Whittle family is so blessed to have her within your lives. May your hearts find peace during this time but always remember the love that she has given you each and everyday. We are sending our love to Rick, Colleen, Myralyn and Kelvin. We are so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother and mother-in-law. We are thinking of you during this time but remember, Joan will always be there for you. You just need to whisper her name and she will be there. Bless your hearts!

 Dean and Sandra Harper