Greta Joan Werden, resident of Skagit County since 1977, passed away on July 28, 2012, while surrounded by family and friends. She was born Sept. 13, 1931.

Joan was preceded in death by her mother Gladys Sutherland; sister Sylvia Blankenship; ex-husband Herbert F. Werden; and son Robert Glenn Werden.

She is survived by daughters Kathleen Lundgren, Debora Criner, and Pamela Sande; sons Greg Allen Werden and Mark Craig Werden; 11 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren; five nephews; and numerous cousins. Joan will be remembered also by all her daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, extended family, and friends.

A memorial service was held Aug. 12, 2012, at Community Bible Church, 45672 Limestone St. in Concrete.

Published in Concrete Herald 9.5.12