Joan Leber (nee Nichol) passed away peacefully on May 8, 2019 at the North Shore Hospice in North Vancouver. Joan was predeceased by her husband Hans, her parents Gwen and Nelson and brother, Paul.
Joan was born on May 29, 1942 in Peterborough, Ontario. She is survived by her children, Michelle (Gord) and Jason (Merryn) and four granddaughters, Paige, Morgan, Anja and Maelle.
Joan moved west from Hamilton to Vancouver in the late 60's where she met her husband, Hans. They married in 1970 and raised their family in North Vancouver. Joan worked in the insurance industry and had many long time friends and customers who used to visit her at Irwin & Billings on the North Shore. Joan loved to spend time with friends and family at their vacation spot in Harrison Hot Springs, where she would always make sure everyone had enough food and drink. After retirement Joan and Hans enjoyed many cruises to Alaska and Mexico as they really enjoyed the relaxing scenery and the company of the friends they would make along the journey.
She was so caring and thoughtful, her kind spirit touched the lives of many and will be deeply missed by her family and friends. In lieu of flowers please donate to the North Shore Hospice or the Cancer Foundation.
As per Joan's wishes, a private burial ceremony will be held for family.