Joanne Lorraine Harp

Joanne Lorraine Brown Harp
September 27, 1930 - March 18, 2019

Joanne L. Harp, 88, passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 18, 2019. She is finally free of that tired old body. She sees again and has joined all those she loved that passed on before her.

Joanne was born September 27, 1930 in Salt Lake City to George W and Maude Brown. She attended schools in the Ogden area graduating from Weber High School in 1948.

Joanne married her one and only love William Harp on September 23, 1949, together they welcomed 4 children into their family; Jim, Diane, Billie Jo and Debbie. They enjoyed 60 years together before his passing in 2009. She served by Bill's side as he served his country; 3 years in the Marines and 20 years in the Air Force. Joanne worked in the food industry as they moved around, once settled she went to work for the IRS retiring in 1995.

Joanne treasured time spent with her family. She was a most loving, giving person. She enjoyed her trips to Hawaii, short trips to Wendover and playing games (Yahtzee being her all-time favorite). She loved skating, dancing, camping, crafts, bingo, darts, bowling and gardening.

Joanne is survived by her three daughters Diane Alston, Billie Jo (Jeff) Morrell, and Debbie (Ted) Spackman; brother Jay (Calene) Brown; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren; a very special niece and nephew Shari (Mark) Cain and Rich Jones.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband William Harp; son James Harp, son-in-law Dan Alston; granddaughter Kim Manzanares; brothers Jimmy, Jeffery, Jack and George Brown; sisters Janice Dalla and Jeanne Jones.

Cremation under the direction of Myers Ogden Mortuary.