1928
JoAnn
2016
JoAnn Bess "Jo" Carnahan
April 2, 1928 — March 12, 2016
Carnahan, JoAnn Bess (Jo)
Passed away peacefully with her children at her bedside on Saturday, March 12, 2016.
Jo was born in Belpre, Kansas in 1928 to Archie and Velma Hager. Her family moved across the country, as many did during that time, landing for a time in Chicago. It was there she met her husband to be, George R. (Dick) Carnahan as a sophomore at Yale High School.
Jo and Dick were married in Glenwood Springs, Colorado in 1947, upon Dick’s return from service in WWII.
They and their four children settled in Albuquerque in 1961. Jo worked as a phone operator for Mountain Bell and later after receiving her Master’s Degree in counseling held a positions as a parole officer and in youth offender services.
Jo’s concern for others was apparent to all she encountered. She volunteered for numerous causes and organizations diving her lifetime. From assisting Viet Nam veterans to providing hospice care; Jo devoted her time to those in need.
Jo is preceded in death by husband Dick and son Steve. She is survived by her sister Jeanne Scheufler, daughters Ellen Hein (husband Scott), Laurie Cunningham (husband Dan), son Matt (wife Lisa), five grandchildren and six great grandchildren. A private family service will be held.
The family extends their sincere gratitude to the staff of Palmilla Senior Living and Hospice Compassus for their devotion and loving support. Private services will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donation to a charity of you choice. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com
Daniels Family Funeral Services
4310 Sara Road SE
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
505-892-9920
Passed away peacefully with her children at her bedside on Saturday, March 12, 2016.
Jo was born in Belpre, Kansas in 1928 to Archie and Velma Hager. Her family moved across the country, as many did during that time, landing for a time in Chicago. It was there she met her husband to be, George R. (Dick) Carnahan as a sophomore at Yale High School.
Jo and Dick were married in Glenwood Springs, Colorado in 1947, upon Dick’s return from service in WWII.
They and their four children settled in Albuquerque in 1961. Jo worked as a phone operator for Mountain Bell and later after receiving her Master’s Degree in counseling held a positions as a parole officer and in youth offender services.
Jo’s concern for others was apparent to all she encountered. She volunteered for numerous causes and organizations diving her lifetime. From assisting Viet Nam veterans to providing hospice care; Jo devoted her time to those in need.
Jo is preceded in death by husband Dick and son Steve. She is survived by her sister Jeanne Scheufler, daughters Ellen Hein (husband Scott), Laurie Cunningham (husband Dan), son Matt (wife Lisa), five grandchildren and six great grandchildren. A private family service will be held.
The family extends their sincere gratitude to the staff of Palmilla Senior Living and Hospice Compassus for their devotion and loving support. Private services will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donation to a charity of you choice. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com
Daniels Family Funeral Services
4310 Sara Road SE
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
505-892-9920
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