Joan Ries
Age - 83
October 3, 2023
Joan Marie Ries
August 8, 1940 - September 28, 2023
Joan Marie Ries, age 83, passed away peacefully in her sleep at Green Valley Rehabilitation Health Center on September 28, 2023. She was born in Palermo, Calif. , on August 8, 1940, to Quentin and Winifred Frazier. She had two sisters, Betty and Dorothy, who preceded her in death.
At sixteen, Joan married Kenneth Alvin Ries on September 16, 1956, in Bend, Ore. They had four children together and were married for nearly 33 years before Ken passed away on September 14, 1988. Ken and Joan were members and active in the Albany and Portland Church of the Nazarene.
Throughout their life together, Joan, Ken and their children lived in Bend, Albany and the Portland area. Joan was a Homemaker throughout the years and eventually transitioned in Property Management with Ken.
Joan was a people person and was known for her spirited personality. She loved playing Bingo with her friends and adored Elvis Presley. Joan was always reading a new book or putting together a new puzzle. Every Christmas, she sewed quilts, blankets, or other projects for her friends and family. Joan will be greatly missed.
Joan is survived by her sons, Kenneth (Patricia), Douglas, and her daughters Rebecca (Dean) and Stefanie (Kevin); grandchildren Hans, Matthew, James, Nichelle, Jennifer, Allison, Joshua, Kayley, Sarah, and Emily; great-grandchildren Daphne, Holden, Afton, Ryan, Larson, Quinn, Tyler, Max, Eleanor, Boone, and Javier.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, Oct. 7, at 11 a. m. , at Huston-Jost Funeral Home, 86 West Grant in Lebanon, Oregon 97355. A meal will be provided by Community Bible Church 2600 Stoltz Hill Road in Lebanon immediately following the Service.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Meals on Wheels, 80 Tangent St. Lebanon, Oregon 97355.Show more