Joanne K. Hoobler, 77, Lawrence, KS passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at LMH Health.
Joanne Kirkpatrick was born on February 23, 1945 in Oswego, KS, the daughter of Wilbur and Esther (Strickland) Kirkpatrick.
She attended Oswego schools and following graduation from high school she attended Stormont Vail Nursing School, Topeka, KS and graduated as a registered nurse. She started her nursing career at Lawrence Memorial Hospital and later joined a private practice where she worked until she retired.
On July 24, 1965, she married the love of her life Lloyd Dean Hoobler at the First Methodist Church in Oswego, KS. Last month they celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary. Lloyd survives of the home. They raised two sons in Lawrence Kansas. Her greatest joy came from spending time with her family, taking care of her many plants, camping out with their camping group, enjoying winters in Arizona. and visiting with friends and neighbors.
Other survivors include her brother Randy Kirkpatrick, Oswego, KS, Chad (Gretchen) Hoobler, Baldwin, KS, Brad (Leanne) Hoobler, McLouth, KS, grandchildren, Evan (Kelsey) Hoobler, Baldwin, KS, Logan (Mandy) Hoobler, Perry, KS, Brooke (Elliott) Beeman, Baldwin, KS, great grandchildren Ryder, Brantley, Trace and Rowan Hoobler, Baldwin, KS.
There will be a celebration of life from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 18th at Johnny’s Tavern, 401 North 2nd Street, Lawrence, Kansas and from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 16th at Oswego Senior & Community Center, Oswego, KS.
In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Joanne’s name to the Lawrence Humane Society and may be sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, PO Box 1260 Lawrence, KS 66044.
