Joan Eleanor Danvers (nee Stanners), born in Victoria, BC on January 16, 1935, passed away peacefully with family at her side on July 4, 2024 at the age of 89 years and just a few days before her 65th wedding anniversary. Joan is survived by her very loving husband, Geoffrey, their six children, Monica Baker (Tony), Allan (Carol), John (Chaoxia), Gary, Ron (Marilyn) and Stephen (Kathy), her many wonderful grandchildren and great grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and her sisters and brothers. She was “Joan”, “Joanie”, “Mom” and “Nanny” to her enormous family and extended family.
Joan could light up a room with her bright personality and infectious laugh, she loved the sun, bright colours and knew how to have fun. She immensely enjoyed all family gatherings, especially those with many children present, and she loved their backyard pool parties (both spontaneous or planned) and the many zany “club nights” enjoyed with her close family and friends. Hosting family gatherings with Geoff at their home was her great pleasure and joy. Joan enjoyed crafts and had a particular talent for ceramics, operating her business for many years as “Green Thumb Crafts”. Joan loved every aspect of the life and family that she and Geoff created together over their 65 years of marriage. She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all.
The family express their heartfelt thanks and gratitude to all the healthcare workers involved in Joan’s care and to the Victoria Hospice, Richmond Pavilion. A celebration of life for Joan will be held towards the end of summer.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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Donna Joyce
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John & Robin Stanners Our treasured Auntie Joan will never be forgotten. She had the biggest heart which was so full of love for everyone she met. Our hearts are not broken because she’s gone, they are full because we knew her. The memories of her always put a smile on our face. Thank you Auntie Joan for being a part of our lives.
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Denise&Corey Nanny was the best of the best. She was the best most loving nanny to Corey, great nanny to our children and she absolutely adored her first great great grandchild Axel Corey. She will be loved and missed forever in our hearts. We all love you Nanny so so much xoxo
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Trevor Newnham Love you Auntie Joan have the best memories at the house swimming as a kid.
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John Danvers My mom was always at the centre of my life. She always encouraged me to do great things. She loved her entire family with No holdbacks. She welcomed everybody who came to the house. I was with her when she passed away a stroke, her face I held her hands, and on her last breath, I sang her the song you are my sunshine, my only sunshine you make me happy when skies are gray if you only knew how much I love you, I change the words you will always have sunshine in my heart because you are made of sunshine and pure spiritual light. God bless you mom and I told her at that time that maybe she could come back when somebody has a new baby and that day a new baby was born And we have another one coming soon. God bless my entire family and celebrate my mom‘s love and the time that you had with her she doesn’t want you to mourn she wants you to be happy with the love and life that she shown on you she’s still alive in heaven, and she will always watch over all of us because she was a nurturer♂️ John Danvers son
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Louise Joan was my sister but more like my Mom.. It so hard to put into words she meant the world to me . I have so many memories which I will cherish.. will miss and love you my loving beautiful sister.. RIP
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Alicia Danvers I was my nanny’s name sake and boy she never let me forget that! She was an amazing role model and I only hope to be half of who she was! I love and miss you with all my heart ❤️
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Theresa Curts Auntie Joan the most inclusive person I have ever met. She was 100% present for everyone.
Warm and accepting. She always was genuinely happy to see you.
I am so sorry for your loss.
Theresa Curts
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Lesley Stanners I will miss you Aunty Joan..like so many others…
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Cheryl M Hadley To me she was an endless hug. Her laughter and endless love was given to everyone she ever met.
I thank God that I have such wonderful memories of her. She will alway’s be in my heart.
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Edna Edgington I met Joan through my Niece Marilyn II am honored to have known your mother, Ron
Will always remember her with great fondness.” She always made everyone welcome in her home even if she had just met you! As would her Husband Geoff
She is Gone but never forgotten!
May the Family find Comfort in all the Love and Memories you have Shared!
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Marlene Ross My sincere condolences to Jeff and all the families.
I got to know Joan and Jeff due to Ron’s wife Marilyn being a daughter of our dear friends Eric and Jocelyn Whiteley.
I will have fond memories of Joan. She was a beautiful friendly woman. She had a kind, loving heart. I can see her smile and hear her laughter.
When I visited Joan at the hospital I truly saw the love between this couple.
R.I.P. Joan. ❤️
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Victoria margaret lopez I was so blessed to have such a bright light when it was mostly dim. I knew seeing her I was getting nothing but pure love. Thank you Joan for always making me feel seen. I love you tremendously.
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Ron Danvers I wrote this song Called Kind hearted
About My Mother Joan Danvers
I sang it to her in Hospice and in the hospital
She would sing along
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Ron Danvers My Mom was the Rock for our family. No matter what your day was like you always felt better after being with Mom always smiling and supportive she had a place in he heart for everyone.
We will miss you Mom thank you for being the best Mom I guy could ask for.
Love Ron
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Marilyn Danvers My wonderful mother-n-law. She was the best mother-n-law in the world! Kind to everyone, very loving and a wonderful cook. Mom used to love feeding everyone and her desserts were the best! We will all miss her very much. I feel very blessed to have known her and have her in my life.
Love you forever!
Dear Geoff and Family:
We are deeply saddened to hear of Joan’s passing. Please accept our heartfelt condolences for your loss.
We met Joan only a few times but we will always remember her warm smile and kindness.
May the love and wonderful memories you shared bring you comfort and strength during this difficult time.
Donna Joyce and Family