Harris, Joan Marilyn of Edina passed away peacefully on January 12, 2023. Joan was born in Chicago, IL to Michael and Mary (Dyma) Kanchier. She grew up in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada and graduated from St. John's High School. She loved playing the piano and spending time at the family cottage near Lake Winnipeg. She graduated from the University of Manitoba with a degree in Home Economics. After graduation, she worked as a hospital dietician and later stayed home to raise her children. Joan enjoyed cooking, reading, playing bridge, volunteering for the Minneapolis Children's hospital, and annual winter trips to southern California. She was passionate about taking care of her family and friends. She loved meal preparation and entertaining, especially around the holidays. She always made sure others were taken care of before herself. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Murray. She is survived by son, Kevin (Ila); daughter, Michelle (Mike); four grandchildren, Samuel, Julia, Madeline, and Eleanor; and sisters, Carole and Mary Ann. The family would like to express gratitude to the wonderful caregivers at Riley Crossing and Brookdale Eden Prairie as well as Brookdale hospice. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Alzheimer's Association. A private family service will be held at a later date. Washburn-McReavy.com Eden Prairie Chapel 952-975-0400

Published on January 22, 2023