“A star that burns twice as bright, burns half as long.”

Joan Marie Binder was born August 26, 1958 in Craik and passed away April 1, 2015 with loved ones by her side at the Davidson Health Centre.

She is survived by her loving husband Kevin and their furkids Rosie, Muffin, Misty, Jam and Molly; Joan’s father Chris Heathcote; brother Grant Heathcote; sisters: Christine (John) Boyd; Kathaleen (Doug) Snider; Jean (Lyle) Hannan; Helen (Webb) Lee; Joan’s father-in-law Gary Binder, Richard Munroe; mother-in-law Lois (Craig) Menzie; sisters-in-law: Karen (Grant) Murray; Jodi Binder; nephews: Jason (Trish) Boyd; Rick (Jolene) Roberge; Chandler, Grayson and Steele Heathcote; Adam and Chris Lee; Brent Murray; nieces: Julie (Jason) Bellina; Terryl (Justin) Way; Kim (Steve) Hart; Maggie and Hannah Lee; Patricia, Heather and Kristine Murray; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, great-nieces and nephews, and other family members.

Joan was predeceased by her mother Muriel Heathcote.

Funeral services were held at Craik Legion Hall on April 8, 2015.

Interment will be held at a later date at Craik Cemetery.

Arrangements entrusted to Hanson’s Funeral Home.