Ruth Joanne Croker 1932-2007

TAYLOR, MELTON, CROKER

Posted By: michael (email)
Date: 4/13/2007 at 15:01:22

Joanne Croker, 75, of 4944 Rapid Creek Rd. NE, died Thursday, April 12, 2007 at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City following a brief illness.

Joanne was born February 9, 1932 in Adel, Iowa, the daughter of Merryl Cameron and Lois Leilah Taylor Melton. She was raised around Adel, and later Colo, where she graduated from high school. Joanne married James Croker on October 15, 1951 in Coloat St. Mary’s Catholic Church. In 1952 they moved to Iowa City.

Joanne was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was a longtime member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and was a volunteer at Mercy Hospital where she was a member of the Guild. Joanne loved time spent with her family. Other joys in Joanne's life included her love of animals and playing bridge.

Joanne is survived by her husband, James J and their three children:James C (Anne) Croker of Iowa City and their children Jennifer of Maple Hill, NC, Lisa (Chris) Spiek of East Dundee, IL, James K. of Iowa City and Andrew of St. Charles, MO, Michael Croker of Greer, S.C.; and Laura (Joe) Moore of Iowa City and their children, Nicholas of Portland OR and Abigail of Iowa City.
One sister, Jean Smith of Adel, Iowa; three brothers, Louis Melton of Hubbard, Darrell (Joanie) Melton of Altoona, and Kenneth (Sandy) Melton of Prescott, AZ. Joanne was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Maris Louise and Rhea; and one brother, Russell.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Sloan-Kettering Cancer Research or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Online condolences may be directed to www.lensingfuneral.com