Joan Margaret Spilde

Spilde, Joan Margaret (Justice) Though we weep, the angels in heaven and God Himself are rejoicing at the homecoming of Joan Margaret Justice Spilde of Blaine, Minnesota, who joined Christ in Heaven on Sunday, April 2, 2023. Joan fought a courageous battle with cancer for two years, defeating the odds and inspiring us all with her fortitude and unrelenting trust in God. We are honored to carry our grief because Joan is so worthy of our tears. Joan was a dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother. She dearly loved her husband, Daryl, and treasured her daughter and grandchildren, embracing every moment with them. Joan was born January 4, 1946, in Iowa City, Iowa, and graduated from Washington High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa in 1964. She married Daryl Spilde on May 13, 1967. Sperry Univac in Roseville was her employer for many years and during that time she earned a BA in Communications at St. Catherine's University. She was an Adjunct Professor at Anoka-Hennepin Technical College. Over the years, financial firms benefited from her expertise with investment products and markets. Joan had a strong faith in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and her life was a living example of her beliefs. For much of her life she was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Roseville, sang in the choir, played the piano, was a member of the bell choir and served in the nursery. She went to Ukraine numerous times with the "Flamingo" singing ensemble. In addition, Joan volunteered many hours at Home of the Good Shepherd. Her handiwork blessed many people around the world as she knitted hats and was an artist at counted cross stitch. As an expert seamstress, she sewed countless blankets and articles of clothing for charitable organizations. Her love of literature was enhanced by her friends from her book club. While an enthusiastic Silver Sneaker of the local YMCA, her favorite "exercise" was coffee time with fellow "athletes"! Joan enjoyed world travel but had a special place in her heart for Minnesota's "North Shore" and a warm beach, anywhere, anytime! Joan was preceded in death by her parents Harold and Kathryn Justice and is survived by her loving husband Daryl, daughter Michelle (Kevin) Smith, grandchildren Heidi, Tommy, Henry and Jack; siblings the Rev. Dr. Robert (Ruth) Justice, Barbara (David) Stumbo, John (Patty) Justice, Dr. James (Sherrie) Justice, Mary (Perry) Johnson, Elizabeth Schmidt, Janice (Randall) Hartman, Christine (Mark) Awbrey; brother-in-law Duane (Mary) Spilde, and many precious nieces and nephews. In these moments of heartbreaking grief, we remember the only reason we have an empty space is because we were blessed with someone who loved us so beautifully it occupied an entire part of our soul. A special thank you to Dr. Jade Anderson and staff at Minnesota Oncology for the exceptional care they Joan over the last two years. A memorial service will be held on Friday, April 14 at 11:00 AM at Calvary Baptist Church, 2120 N. Lexington Avenue, Roseville, Minnesota. Visitation hours on Thursday, April 13 from 6-9 pm at the church. A family graveside service will precede the service on Friday morning. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to Calvary Baptist Church, Roseville, MN. The Shepherd's Foundation, or Music in World Cultures. On-line condolences may be made at Holcomb-Henry-Boom-Purcell funeral Home.

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Joan Margaret Spilde

January 4, 1946 - April 2, 2023

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Joan Margaret Spilde

January 4, 1946 - April 2, 2023

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