Joan Marie McRae, 55 of North Battleford, Saskatchewan passed away on April 13, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born July 18, 1960 in Melfort, Saskatchewan to Terry and Larry Koob. She lived on the family homestead with her siblings Murray, Lynn and Shelley until she graduated from Naicam high school and pursued a nursing career in North Battleford. She married Ken McRae in 1983 and was a loving mother to two boys, Jeffrey and Mitchell; and a proud grandmother to Ava. Joan was passionate about everything she did in life and nothing was more important to her than sharing her life experiences with her family and friends. She will forever be missed, loved and cherished by everyone that shared in her life. A memorial service has already been held in Joan’s honor. Donations for those who so wish may be made in lieu of flowers to the Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation for Palliative Care, PO Box 1358, North Battleford, S9A 3L8, or a charity of the donor’s choice. Condolences for the family may be left at www.sallowsandmcdonald.com The family placed their trust with Sallows & McDonald – Wilson and Zehner Funeral Home, North Battleford. (306) 445-2418