Joanna Richardson

JoAnna Mae Richardson, 81

Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister-in-law, JoAnna Mae Richardson, 81, of Silverton, Idaho, passed away August 2, 2016 at the Good Samaritan- Silver Wood Village of Silverton.  She was born February 7, 1935 in Colville, Washington; JoAnna was the daughter of Albert George and Elsie Mae (Jensen) Schultz.

JoAnna moved to the Silver Valley at the age of five with her family.  She attended schools here in the Valley.

JoAnna married Clifford Richardson on March 29, 1950 in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho; Clifford passed away in 1992.

JoAnna had served as a custodian for various businesses including Michael Peacock, Attorney at Law; Jeff Wombolt, Dentist; Steve Rinaldi, Dentist and the American Lutheran Church of Kellogg.

JoAnna was a member of the American Lutheran Church of Kellogg, the Esther Circle of the American Lutheran Church and a member of the Christian Womens’ Club.  She loved her church and was very involved. JoAnna had also served as a Blue Bird Leader, while her daughter Leona, was a member of the Blue Birds.

JoAnna loved and enjoyed her family, reading, embroidery, cross stitching and crossword puzzles.  She was also a fantastic cook and had canned from the family garden.

JoAnna is survived by her beloved family two children James “Jim” (Sherri) Richardson of Kingston, Idaho and Leona Anderson of Osburn, Idaho; three grandchildren Sharalynn Gilmore, Hilary Richardson and Jamie Shorey; six great-grandchildren; two sister-in-laws Gertrude Finlay of Pinehurst, Idaho and May Schultz of Montana.  She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.  JoAnna was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Clifford, a sister Norma Lovell and two brothers Clarence Schultz and Albert Schultz.

Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, August 6, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. at the American Lutheran Church of Kellogg with Pastor Art Fleming officiating.  A reception will be held at the Church following services.

The family suggests that memorials may be made to the American Lutheran Church, 15 E. Mullan Ave, Kellogg, Idaho 83837 or to the Real Life Ministries, 10 S. Division Street, Pinehurst, Idaho 83850.

One may sign JoAnna’s online guest book at www.shoshonefuneralservice.com

SHOSHONE FUNERAL SERVICES & CREMATORY KELLOGG, IDAHO is entrusted with funeral arrangements.