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Joan Ruth Bahm
JOAN RUTH BAHM
Marion
Joan Ruth Bahm, 84, of Marion, Iowa, passed away peacefully with her three daughters, her twin sister and niece by her side, after a two-year battle with cancer. Per her wishes, there will be no services.
Joan was born to Clifford and Ferne (Lane) Cayler.
Joan was a very dedicated and loving wife, mother and grandmother. Joan retired after 20 years as a secretary at Starry Elementary School in the Marion Independent School District and continued as a substitute after her retirement.
She loved working in her flower gardens, reading, shopping and being a part of the production of family films. Most importantly, she enjoyed spending time with her family.
Joan was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Donald; her parents; her two brothers, Richard and Gaylen Cayler; and two nephews.
Survivors include her daughters, Melinda (J) Myers, Melissa (Brian) Lawrence and Melody (Steven) Smith; grandchildren, Scott Alderson, Stacey (Steve) Straub, Kyle Lawrence, Ariel (Kyle) Pogue, Evan Smith and Colby Kaplan; sister, Janet Boyer; brother, Jim (Ann) Cayler; sister-in-law, Linda (John) Berthot; along with four great-grandchildren and seven nieces and nephews.
Memorial donations may be directed to www.myheartremembersmovie.com, a family film currently in development or UnityPoint Hospice.
The family would like to thank UnityPoint Hospice, especially Amanda for the love and care given to Joan.
Online condolences may be directed to the family at www.cedarmemorial.com under obituaries.
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