A Celebration of Life is scheduled for JoAnn Wold Kearns, a fun -loving free spirit whose scintillating humor and love for life touched all those who knew her. It will be held Wednesday Dec. 4 at 2:30 p.m. at Montgomery Stryker Funeral Home.
She was born Nov. 14, 1952, the youngest of four daughters of Leonard and Marie Rollins Wold. She was a member of the Evanston High School Class of 1971. JoAnn married Jim Kearns on March 4, 1973 in Evanston. They lived and worked in Casper and Sheridan before permanently settling in Laramie in 1977. Together they had two sons, Aaron and Nathan.
Recognized for her cheerfulness and organizational skills, JoAnn worked at the Wyoming Highway Department and later the University of Wyoming, where she worked at Student Educational Opportunity and was manager of the UW Copy Center in the Wyoming Union. She later was office manager at RTC Corp.
An avid reader, she enjoyed cooking and was noted for her chili and spaghetti sauce, among other popular dishes. She loved working crossword and word puzzles, watching cooking shows and Jeopardy, taking nature walks, camping and gardening. She also enjoyed board games and Bunko and was a passionate fan of Wyoming Cowboys basketball, holding season tickets for many years.
Survivors include her husband Jim, son Aaron and wife Melissa, grandchildren Skylor, Travis and Jeremy, and sisters Linda, Kathy and Marion, along with many nieces and nephews who all adored their fun-loving Aunt Jo.
She was preceded in death by her parents and son Nate.
The family suggests in lieu of flowers please make donations to Hospice of Laramie.
Jim, So sorry for your loss. My condolences to You and your family.
Jim, my sincerest condolences to you and your family. I will hold you in my thoughts. - Cheryl Collins
I will truly miss my friend Joann and her laugh. She was always upbeat and had a great sense of humor. During the teen age years our boys were in many sports together Jim and Joann kept us sane and laughing. I truly love the Kearns. I will miss seeing them during Jubilee days.
So very sorry to hear JoAnn has passed. Our class of 71 will miss her. She was always smiling and full of fun. My condolences to Jim and the family.
I am so sorry to hear of Joanne's passing! I have been so blessed to know her over the past couple of years as she was part of my bunco group. Her laugh was absolutely contagious and she will be greatly missed! Please know that her family is in my thoughts and prayers!
Jim and Aaron, I am so sorry to hear of JoAnn's passing. I will miss the hugs, laughter and smiles she always shared so freely.
I'm blessed being part of the family. Jo Ann was a great mother in law one a person could hope for. She definitely loved and had a very special bond with her grandson Skylor.
Ohhhh Jim, We’re so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Allory and Dawn