Joan W Hirase

October 18, 1941 - October 1, 2016

Joan W Hirase, beloved wife, loving mother, amazing grandma, and knitter extraordinaire, passed away Saturday October 1, 2016. Joan was born in Bingham, UT on October 18, 1941 to Vern B Webb and Honor Bowen Webb. She grew up in Midvale where she attended Jordan High School. She married her life partner and best friend, Ben Hirase, on November 23, 1963. Joan will always be remembered for her loving attitude and generosity. She loved animals. She had many pets over the years ranging from Sugar Gliders, to Cockatoos, to multiple cats and dogs. Joan loved to bowl. She was on multiple leagues, many of which were with her husband Ben. Above all else, Joan loved to make things, especially for others. She made everyone she ever met something out of yarn, whether it was a sweater, a blanket, or matching Christmas dish cloths. Joan was preceded in death by her parents and her best friend and husband Ben. Joan is survived by her sons Vern and James, her daughter Kelly Leger, her grandchildren Josh Leger and Alex Mariko Leger, her brother James Potter and sister LaWanna Hubbard. The family would like to thank Inspiration Home Health, and Jordan Valley Medical Center for helping Joan be as comfortable as possible during her last few months with us. Funeral services will be 11:30 am Saturday, October 8, 2016 at the Oquirrh Point 1st Ward LDS Chapel, 6253 West 6200 South, West Jordan, UT 84081 an open house will be held from 11:00 to 11:30.