Joanne graduated high school in 1947 and continued her education at Augustana College where she received a bachelor’s degree in nursing. She worked in multiple hospitals throughout her life and served as a school nurse from 1971 to 1983 in New Ulm, MN. Later in her career she became a nursing and ER supervisor at Worthington Regional Hospital from 1983 until her retirement.

In retirement she was a member of the Elks Lodge, where she enjoyed playing cards. She also enjoyed crossword puzzles, sudoku, and was an avid reader. She enjoyed watching the Minnesota Golden Gopher’s basketball and football teams.

Joanne is survived by two children, John Grimstad and Joel Grimstad (Lisa); six grandchildren, Abigail, Gusten, Joshua, Clayton, Airien (James), and Gabriel (Jessica); three great grandchildren, Malachite, Brynlee, and Rhae; and two siblings, Roberta Timmons (Bruce) and Robert Carlson (Karen).

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Beverly and Nettie May; an infant (unnamed) sister; brothers-in-laws: Hal Bergeson and Bill Hogan; and her former husband, Graydon Grimstad.

A Visitation will be held Sunday, September 22, 2024 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at Abiding Peace Lutheran Church; 401 Batesville Rd, Simpsonville, SC 29681. A Memorial Service will follow starting at 2:00 p.m.

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