Joan Pasterczyk Obituary

I was shocked to hear of your passing, Joan.
RIP.

Dear Auntie Ardelle & Uncle Bill, Karen, Gail, Mike, William, & Evan:



Once upon a lifetime,

Someone comes along,

Who fills your life with laughter,

And gives your heart a song.

Thank you for the memories Joanie!

You were the most stylish Santa Clause I'll ever know!

I missed the first news of Joan's untimely death, and read the small article in the Evanston Review just today. I was incredulous that her death was ruled a likely suicide. They didn't know Joan. I came to know Joan well beginning about two years ago when she was about to begin her sales representation of the Custer condos. She was upbeat, generous, and so stylish & perfect that she was a joy to behold; yet, natural & unconceited. She was the kind of person who would do you a favor without any hesitation, and for which you would do her any favor. When I spoke with her last not long ago, she was happy & excited about the purchase of her new condo. She suggested that since we'd be living close by that we should get together for movies or dinner & I happily agreed. She told me that she had a new boyfriend & I am now trying to remember any details. Joan would never have committed suicide in this manner; it wasn't pretty or dignified enough for her. I will miss her very much. Evanston and the real estate community is the less for the loss of Joan. I'd like to know what really happened that night.

I knew Joan only about 6 months. In that time, I observed her to be light and lovely, and yet meticulous in her care of clients, co-workers and self. I'll will forever hear the music of her bangles and beads around the office, and will miss her. In that, our office will be forever the same, and yet impossibly different.

To the Pasterczyk Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. I had the pleasure of working with Joan for several years while she was with Quill's Office Furniture. I remember Joan as a very spiritual and reflective person that loved her family dearly. She always had a warm smile that put people at ease. Joan would also make people laugh -- she had a knack for telling her life stories in such a funny way, she would always have people in stitches! "Joan 222" was a very talented, unique and loving person. She will be missed.

I am sorry about your loss. I remember playing with her at William's house. She was fun.

Dear Ardelle and Bill,

My deepest sympathy to you. Joan as well as yourselves are in my prayers. Sorry that I am unable to get to the Wake or Funeral Mass.

God Bless you one and all!

Joan,

you have touched my life in so many ways that I don't know how to express it in just a few words. I will miss you so much and I wish God had allowed us more time to build lifetime memories of our friendship. I'm positive heaven is much more colorful since you arrival.

I will always think of you and carry you in my heart.

Your friend Claudia.

I knew Joan a short 2 years. She had so much ambition and energy. She was dedicated, extremely helpful, and a good role model for new agents. So many will miss her. I will miss her.

Ardelle, Bill, Karen & Gail, Dan and I are so saddened by Joanie's untimely and unexpected death. My heart is especially breaking for you, my second family. I have never forgotten how wonderful it was to run over to the P's when things were tense on our side of the block. You always made me feel so welcome and loved. While no one can take away your pain, I hope it may comfort you to know that all the love and support you so generously gave me is now shining back to you. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers and only a phone call away, Carol

Joan was a dear friend of mine and I am so sorry that I will be out of town for her funeral...She always had a beautiful smile for everyone and a cheery hello. She was full of energy, wisdom and kindness and was one of the most upbeat people I know. I will miss her so much.