JoAnn Lee Welch, 62, passed away on Monday May 17, 2021 at her home in Green River, Wyoming. She was a Green River Native.
JoAnn was born on June 17, 1958 in Evanston, Wyoming. the daughter of June Lee.
JoAnn attended schools in Green River and graduated from Green River High School in 1976.
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After high school, JoAnn married the love of her life, David Welch, on November 26, 1976 in Rock Springs, Wyoming.
JoAnn made it clear to everyone that she came into contact with a friend. She made sure that they always knew that she was always there for them. She was the mother of all her sons’ friends. JoAnn lived her life creatively; express who she was through her nails and tattoos. Every tattoo she always had had meaning. She had butterflies on her arm to represent each of her grandchildren. Live, Laugh, Love got tattooed on her because that’s how she chose to live her life. She had many angel tattoos on her to symbolize love for her mystical side. She was fascinated by sci-fi investigations and enjoyed watching crime thrillers and meeting mythical creatures. JoAnn was an avid collector of antiques, pencils and numerous knick-knacks and of course all of her jewelry. Joann spent as much time as possible with her family, be it camping, road trips or watching TV. Joann adored each of her grandchildren and loved to pamper them. She also had a special place for all of her animals. Joann has left traces in each of our lives and will be missed forever by those who knew her.
Survivors include her husband, David Welch, of Green River, Wyoming; Mother, June Shillcox of Green River; five sons, Noel Welch and wife Erin of Laramie, Wyoming; Chris Welch and wife Jenny of Portland, Oregon; Bobby Welch and Mrs. Denise from Green River; Aaron Welch and wife Cynthia of Green River; David J. Welch of Green River; a brother, Dan Blunk of Green River; six grandchildren, Tia Bowen’s husband, Chris Bowen; Britany Welch partner Josh Van Baalen; Rayne Welch; Lander Welch; Davin Welch; Brennan Welch as well as several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Her granddaughter, Cayleigh Welch, had died before her; Maternal and paternal grandparents.
After the cremation, a Celebration of Life will be held on June 19, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Centennial Park, 160 E Flaming Gorge Way, Green River, Wyoming.
Condolences can be left at www.vasefuneralhomes.com.
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