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We are saddened by the passing of Joan Ann Paulson (nee Reeves) on January 24, 2017 at St Joseph’s Hospital, Estevan SK at the age of 76 years.

Joan was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia on November 30, 1940.  Joan was seven years old when the family moved to Regina, Saskatchewan.  In her younger years, she loved to spend time at the cabin at Fort Qu’Appelle as well as fishing at Boundary Dam on the houseboat.  Joan’s other favourite past time was bowling.  She spent many years in the ladies bowling league in Estevan and enjoyed the game very much. 

Joan devoted her life to her family, she spent her time travelling to Williston and Fort Qu’Appelle to spend time with her loved ones.  She loved to cook, craft and garden. Joan spent lots of time woodworking and knitting as well.  Joan took pride in her yard and loved working in it.  Joan was also a Ham Radio operator and her call sign VE5TAW helped her to meet people from all over the world and make some good friends over the air waves through the years.  Joan loved to watch her grandsons in their sporting activities and was always there to cheer them on. 

Joan is survived by her husband of 46 years, Marvin Paulson; her children, Tim(Mo) Paulson, Patti(Dennis) Meckle, Bill(Valerie) Paulson; and grandchildren Joe (Cherrie), Jordin (Sheri), Eric (Theresa) andAdam Paulson. Joan is also survived by her great grandchildren Ryder, Brady, Cobain, Hendrix and Paisley.  Also left to mourn her loss are her sister Roseanne Sebastian; brother-in-law William (Edna) Paulson and sister-in-law Mae (Wayne) Littlewood; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Special friends, Bertha Harris and Michelle Mayo will greatly miss Joan’s friendship.

Joan was predeceased by her parents Joseph and Winnie Reeves and parents-in-law Joseph and Anna Paulson.

A funeral service will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, Estevan, SK on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Stewart Miller officiating.  A luncheon will follow the service.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Joan’s memory to the New Estevan Regional Nursing Home 1201 2nd Street, Estevan, SK S4A 0M1.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan.