Raad, JoAnn Marie (Wedo) Karam --- 1958-2013

RAAD, ELLINGSON, WEDO, KARAM

Posted By: IA GenWeb Volunter
Date: 8/27/2013 at 11:37:15

7/24/2013 Waukon Standard

JoAnn Karam Raad

JoAnn Karam Raad, born JoAnn Marie Wedo, age 55, died unexpectedly July 2, 2013 with her family and friends by her side. Funeral services were held at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Reno, NV July 6. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 4895 South McCarran Blvd., Reno, NV 89502.

JoAnn was born in Waukon to Duane and Bernice (Ellingson) Wedo. She spent her youth with her brothers, Lyle, John, Jim and Mark, on their family farm. She was involved in music, drama and leadership at a young age and remained dedicated to these passions her entire life.
After school she traveled to southern California, where she met her first husband, Francois Karam, whom she wed shortly after. They fell in love with Lake Tahoe and moved to Reno, NV to be nearby. They started their first business and had three children, Phillip, Matthew and Aime.

When Francois passed away in 1994, Jean-Pierre Raad, an old family friend, came to assist with running the business. JoAnn and Jean-Pierre fell in love and were wed. Together, they followed their entrepreneurial spirit and founded a number of local businesses. They decided to pursue higher education together and JoAnn graduated, with honors, from the University of Nevada-Reno.

She went on to teach accounting at Morrison University. Her life experience and education led to a career as an independent bookkeeper and financial advisor for numerous businesses and individuals.

JoAnn lived by example with strong work ethic, faith, and a welcoming heart. Her passions were her family, entertaining friends, and singing with her church choir and her daughter. She took great joy in contributing her professional talents to her church and to the Veteran’s Guest House, where she served as Financial Secretary. She loved the outdoors and traveled extensively with her family.

JoAnn was preceded in death by her first husband; her brother, John; and her father. She is survived by her husband, Jean-Pierre; her mother; three brothers; three children and two grandchildren, Aiden and Lydia.

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