Joan M. Schilling obituary

Joan M. Schilling Obituary

Anchorage, Alaska, United States

December 01, 2016 - December 01, 2016

Share Obituary:
627 Views
Joan M. Schilling obituary

Joan M. Schilling Obituary

Dec 01, 2016 - Dec 01, 2016

This obituary is administered by:
Longtime Alaskan Joan M. Schilling, 74, died at home in Anchorage, Alaska, on Dec. 9, 2015. Joanie was born on Dec. 15, 1940, in Wadena, Minn., to Neil and Mary (Tomashek) Huddleston. In 1949, the family moved to Alaska, briefly residing in Fairbanks, before settling in Copper Center. In 1960, while working at the Copper Center Lodge, she met Robert Schilling, and they married later that year. After living in both Alaska and the Lower 48, they moved permanently to Copper Center, which Joanie always considered to be her home. Taking care of her family and mother, as well as having many interests and hobbies, kept her busy and gave her a great sense of fulfillment. She was an exceptional cook, a voracious reader and enjoyed gardening, crafting, surfing the Web and being with family and friends. Joanie loved animals and every winter made sure her bird feeders were well stocked. Her children write: "Mom was a kind and giving person, with a great sense of humor and was generous to everyone. She loved being a mother; making our birthdays and holidays special, and was always there for us with sympathy, wise advice and the best and warmest hugs. We had great conversations with Mom, and her love, comfort and support was unparalleled. We loved her dearly and miss our Momma very much." Joan was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert; and brothers, Neil "Pete" and William Huddleston. She is survived by her children: daughters, Tracee and Kristee of Anchorage; sons, Kyle (Misty) and William (Christeen) of Anchorage; son, Bryan (Laurie) and grandchildren, Corbin and Grace of Lodi, Wis.; and sister-in-law, Cec Huddleston of Anchorage. A private Memorial was held at Liberty Falls, Alaska, on June 16, 2016. Final arrangements were made by the Cremation Society of Alaska.
You can to the family or in memory of Joan Schilling.

Guestbook

Loading...

Consider Viewing

Search for similar obituaries in: Anchorage, Alaska, United States
obituary photo for Asher

Asher Grace Riordan

Jan 17, 2006 - Jan 10, 2024
Kenai, Alaska
United States
obituary photo for Laela

Laela B

Jan 19, 2004 - Dec 11, 2023
North Pole, Alaska
United States
obituary photo for Olinka

Olinka E Nicolai

Jul 15, 1948 - Nov 15, 2023
Bethel, Alaska
United States
obituary photo for Christian

Christian Camacho Tydingco

Feb 17, 1950 - Oct 24, 2023
Glennallen, Alaska
United States