Joan passed away unexpectedly, at St Peter’s Hospital, on the afternoon of February 18, 2020. Her daughter, Terri, was by her side.
Joan was born in Butte, MT to Bert and Barbara McGuin on Sept 10, 1938. She graduated from Helena High School Class of 1956 and from Carroll College with a BS in nursing in 1960. She married J. Mayo Ashley on Sept 9, 1961 and they were
together 57 years before Mayo’s death in 2018. She worked as a nurse, in some form, her entire working life. Her career included 3 years of teaching at St Patrick’s School of Nursing in Missoula and being the Director of Cooney Convalescent Center.
Joan enjoyed traveling with Mayo. Her favorites were Hawaii and Ireland. She was an avid golfer and reader. Lately she loved spending time with her sweet dog Cinnamon and dinners with her good friend Shirley. She found a new parish home at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church and loved Saturday evening Mass with Father Dan.
Joan is preceded in death by her husband Mayo. She is survived by daughter Tracy Clinch (Terry) of Seattle, WA and daughter Terri Ashley of Helena. Joan is also survived by her 5 grandchildren: Keenan, Tanner, Shae, Liam and Emily.
A private graveside service will be held at a later date. Remembrances can be made to the IMPACT Fund at Carroll College or the charity of your choice.
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Services are pending at this time or no services will be held. If available, please see obituary for more information.
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Tim Easton says
Tracy and Terri.
So sorry for your loss. I remember all the good times we had out at The Old GMCC especially the ZEKES CHARITY OPEN. I miss those days. God Speed to you and your Mom is now with your Dad.
Julie & Jim DeMars says
Tracy , Terri and family,
We are so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing but know that she has been reunited with your dad.
We are thinking of you all.
Marie Kall says
Terri and Tracy,
I’m so sorry for your loss. I have great memories of your mom and dad. Gods blessings. Marie Kall
Bonnie Kirwin says
God Bless. We had many happy times with your family. Bonnie Kirwin
Vanessa Tolson says
We were saddened to hear of your Mom’s passing. We have many great memories of golfing. God Bless you all at this difficult time.
Dudley Williams says
Terri &Tracy. Sorry to hear of Joan passing, knew her since high school days. A very nice lady. My sincerest condolences to the family.
Barb Barnes says
Shae, Emma, Terri and Tracy,
Sending care and love and many tender mercies. Joan was a force of her own and I saw the tenacity she had in both her granddaughters, who I love deeply. Hugs.
Mary Clark says
I worked with Joan when she was at the Foundation and later at Cooney. She was a great and gentile lady and a great nurse. I valued her opinion and our time together. She is a high point in my work memories.
Lois Ranf says
I am sorry to hear of Joan’s passing. We had some great times golfing with Mayo and Joan.
God Bless
Mary Runkel says
Joan was a delightful person and awesome Nursing Instructor at St Patrick’s School of Nursing. She had a wonderful sense of caring with humor and kindness. She was a courageous Nurse for students and their patients. She laughed often and will be missed . Sympathy to her family now.
Wilda McGraw says
I worked with Joan in the SURS section at the State of Montana. One of the responsibilities in this section was Medicaid fraud monitoring. Joan had a colorful personality, and had many memorable “sayings,” some that I still use today…”I might have been born at night, but it wasn’t last night!” Rest in Peace dear Joan.
Mary Bryson says
Terri & Tracy – I am so sorry to hear of Joan’s passing. I have many great memories of playing golf with your Mom and June Easton. They taught me so much about golf and life, all on the course. Your mom was especially insightful about being a “working woman” and I learned some work/life balance from her. I also had a lot of laughs, missed shots, and exciting times during the Zeke’s Charity Classic! Thanks for sharing your parents with all of us from Green Meadow Country Club. They continue to be missed!
Kirtlye D Spear says
I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. Joan and Mayo were apart of my childhood memories.