Funeral services will be 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 26, 2010 at the Roseberry's Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin. Rev. John K. Stake will officiate. Friends may call at Roseberry's Funeral Home on Wednesday from  4 p.m. until the time of service.  

Interment, at a later date, will be at the Riverside Cemetery, Dunseith, North Dakota.

Joan was born August 10, 1938 in Monroe Center, Wisconsin to George H. and Katie (Allen) Anderson. She married Marshall L. Awalt on August 2, 1958 in Bainbridge, Georgia. After moving around a lot with her husband in the Marine Corps, They bought a farm in North Carolina, where she lived since 1968 except for the 9 years she lived in Friendship taking care of her Mother before going back to North Carolina.

Joan enjoyed genealogy, puzzles, gardening, flowerbeds, and playing games on the computer. She loved watching the wildlife in the back yard of their farm, which included bobcats, raccoons, and bear; and feeding the deer, squirrels, and hummingbirds. Joan�s favorite bird was the cardinal, with it�s bright red color.

Joan was preceded in death by parents, George and Katie Anderson; brother, Alvin Anderson Sister-in-law: Valerie Anderson; and sister, Violia Anderson.

Survivor include her�

Husband: Marshall Awalt of Newport, North Carolina

Daughter: Marcia (Craig) Verkerke of LaPlatta, MD

Daughter: Marshell (Ken) Lavoie of Havelock, NC

Grandson: James R. Verkerke of LaPlatta, MD

Brother: Charles (Helen) Anderson of Arkdale, Wisconsin

Brother: Everett (Janet) Anderson of Biron, Wisconsin

Sister: Vivian (Egund) Nelson of Camp Douglas, Wisconsin

Sister: Jeanette Bandt of Friendship, Wisconsin

Further survived by other relatives and friends.

Roseberry's Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.