Joan Elizabeth Petite Strong

Joan Strong Obituary

Strong, Joan Elizabeth Petite born in Red Lake, Minnesota on January 29, 1936. Fond du Lac Ojibwe tribal member. Passed away in Minneapolis on May 11, 2006 at the age of 70. Joan is survived by her children, Romilda Rose, Anthony (Marlene), Fabian Jr. (Yvonne), Darwin (Gabrielle), Kevin, Linda (Ron), Colleen, Debra, Annette (Evert), Rae (Carlos) and Marilyn. She had forty grandchildren, twenty nine great- grandchildren, and one great-great- grandchild. Companion to Rufigio Resendez. Special friend of Darwin Hildebrandt. Beloved sister of Judy Bellanger, David Dickenson, Muriel Thompson and Gerald Dickenson. As one of the early co-founders of the American Indian Movement (AIM), Joan remained an active contributor to the American Indian community throughout her life, serving as a board member, employee, volunteer and advisor to many community agencies including, Minneapolis American Indian Center, Little Earth Housing, Indian Health Board, Operation DeNovo, Volunteers of America, Salvation Army and Flandreau Indian School. Joan was a mother of 12 children and adopted mother to many more, opening her home to those in need. She was known for her cooking and "could feed an army singlehandedly". Cherished relative and friend to many. She is preceded in death by her brothers, John and Antoine; son, Gordon; granddaughter, Colleen, sister, Nancy; grandson, Benjamin and mother, Caroline. All night wake service and visitation begins 5 pm Monday, May 15, until the time of funeral, 10 am Wednesday, May 17, All Nations Indian Church, 1515 East 23rd St, Minneapolis. (612) 721-4393. Burial at Hillside Cemetery. Obit information albinchapel.com Albin Chapel 952-914-9410 Ralph, James & Daniel Albinson
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Published by Star Tribune on May 14, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Joan Strong

12 Entries

diane brown

November 27, 2006

My heartfelt sympathies have gone out to your families after the passing of Joan last May, my dear friend.

Unfortunately I have been hospitalized a lot this past year but am doing fine now. I wish to also convey my condolences on Dave's passing this past week. We will miss them so much and I pray your memories of laughter and love sustain you in the coming days.

diane brown

Les DeCoteau

May 23, 2006

i love & miss u grandma.

Mary DeWitt

May 19, 2006

She will be really be missed. She was my former boss, friend and relative. She always gave me good advice.

Fawn DeWitt

May 18, 2006

To The Family,

I am sorry to hear about Joan. It has been a great pleasure to know her. I Know she will be missed by many! My mother sends her love also.

Alvina Strong

May 17, 2006

To family of Joan:

We want you to know you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Alvina Strong, Margartet "Lady Bug" Johnson, Roman "Ducker" Stately

Bonnita Alvoid

May 16, 2006

To the Strong Family,My Prayer's & Deepest Sympthany are with all of you. Bonnie {Bertha's Eldest Daughter}

Meghan McMonigal

May 16, 2006

To Marilyn and family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you always. Your Mom was a wonderful woman that you should be extremly proud of..

Bertha Tyson

May 16, 2006

To The Strong Family,Our Deepest Condolences and Prayers are with all of you at this heartfelt time we will all miss her. We were all neighbor for many years and then bingo friends. Bertha and Family.{Bonnie, Lorrie Rhonda, Regina,Charles, & Clifford}

Rudy & Margie LaMorie-Pacheco

May 15, 2006

Joan's Family, our prayers and condolences are with all of you during this sad time. Sincerely, Margie & Rudy

charlene neadeau

May 14, 2006

To the Family,

We are a couple bingo buddies of your mother. We would like to give our condolences to the entire family. She will be playing bingo and dancing with the angels now.

She will be dearly missed by the whole community.

Sincerely,

Sandra Smith and Charlene Neadeau

Andy and Mary Favorite

May 14, 2006

To the Family of Joan:

May your mother's journey into the Spirit World be peaceful and happy as we know it will. She was a great asset for the Indian community and will be missed by many that she had touched. we will keep you all in our prayers.

Connie Reiners

May 14, 2006

To Joanne's Family:

We were saddened to hear about the passing of your mother. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived. We grieve your loss. Keeping in our prayers.

Sincerely, Connie (Munnell) Reiners & Sis Munnell

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