Obituary of Joan A. Blakeman
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Joan Ajer Blakeman, 76, of Friendship Church Rd., Boone, passed away Thursday, February 14, 2013 at Watauga Medical Center. Born May 11, 1936 in Schenectady, NY, she was a daughter of Oliver and Thelma Nyberg Ajer. Mrs. Blakeman was a member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church. After retiring from Watauga Medical Center as a registered nurse, she and her husband enjoyed traveling in the family RV and walking Boone area trails.
Mrs. Blakeman is survived by her husband, Allan Blakeman, Sr,; three sons, Allan Blakeman, Jr. of San Diego, CA., Kevin Blakeman and wife Carmella, of Seymour, CT, and Mark Blakeman of Greensboro; four grandchildren, Ryan Thomas, Alison Mary, Danielle Elizabeth, and Matthew Mark Blakeman; and two sisters, Carole Blair and husband Forrest of Bethel, Ct and Bonnie Ajer of Southbury, Ct.
A Funeral Mass will be conducted Monday, February 18, 2013, at 11 AM at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, officiated by Father Dave Brzoska. Burial will follow at Mount Lawn Memorial Park & Gardens.
The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 5 until 7 o'clock at the Austin & Barnes Funeral Home.
The family suggests memorials to the American Cancer Society, Watauga County Unit, 441 Daniel Drive, Boone, NC 28607.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at the website
Austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com
Austin & Barnes Funeral Home & Crematory in Boone is serving the Blakeman family.