Ms. Josephine Anne Parvey

Josephine A Parvey 1926-2023 Josephine, known as Joann, by all her friends & family, was born on a small farm in Pine City, MN on May 13, 1936 to Severin & Josephine Wanous. She was preceded in death by her parents Severin & Josephine Wanous; husband Charles Parvey; brother Darwin Wanous; niece Connie Bullen; nephew Randy Van Gieson & brother in law Harley VanGieson. Joann married Charles Parvey in 1953 and they were married for 58 years. They resided in Robbinsdale, MN and had one son, Douglas. They loved traveling in their RV together, camping on the shores and fishing many Minnesota Lakes. She was a master bargain shopper & frequented many local restaurants in Robbinsdale. She loved taking pictures and often had her camera nearly everywhere she went. She took many, many pictures! She spent her entire career working as a teller at TCF in Robbinsdale. She loved her job very much and retired in 2008 when she was 72. Later on, Joann would fall in love with dancing. She frequented the local venue where she loved dancing to her favorite band "Tailspin". She made many new friends who loved her dearly. She always made sure to attend family functions but would sneak away to make it in time for dancing! Joann will be remembered by the "Lady in Red", clicking her camera away capturing moments of all her loved ones at family gatherings. She very rarely missed these special moments. Family meant everything to her. Joann went to live with her son Douglas & daughter in law, Dana, in Indian Rocks Beach, FL; where they took care of her during her final chapter. Joann is survived by her son Douglas & daughter in law, Dana & kitties of Indian Rocks Beach, FL; sister Marilyn Van Gieson of Rago, KS; sister in law Karen Wanous of Coon Rapids, MN; brother Sev (Bonnie) Wanous of Ramsey, MN; sister Sue (Roger) Muecke of Blaine, MN; brother Gary Wanous of Andover, MN; 16 nieces & nephews and many other family & friends. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery A Service will be held in her honor on Saturday, December 2nd, 2023 at 3:30pm with visitation 1 hour prior at: Washburn McReavy Glen Haven Chapel 5125 West Broadway Crystal, MN 55429 A light luncheon will immediately follow to share in the celebration of Joann's life.

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Ms. Josephine Anne Parvey

May 13, 1936 - November 15, 2023

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Ms. Josephine Anne Parvey

May 13, 1936 - November 15, 2023

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