Joanna P Forrester Obituary (1926 - 2025) - Lake Havasu City, Arizona

FORRESTER Joanna P (Steponkus), 98, passed away on February 15 at her home in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. She was preceded in death by her late husband of 48 years, William J. Forrester. Joanna was born on December 27, 1926 in Boston, MA to the late Anna and Paul Steponkus and sister to her late brother and sister William Steponkus and Amelia O'Connell. She grew up in Jamaica Plain, married Bill in 1950 and raised their family in Dedham, MA. She is survived by her six children and their spouses, Joanne Ireland of Falmouth, MA, Stephen Forrester of Las Vegas NV, Daniel Forrester of Rogersville, TN, Carleen Shaughnessy of Falmouth, MA, William J Forrester, Jr. of Lake Havasu City, AZ, Jane Bunkowske of Winston-Salem, NC, and dear family friend, Linda Boie of Millis, MA. Joanna was delighted in her later years keeping in touch through pictures, phone calls and social media of her 16 Grandchildren and 28 Great Grandchildren as well as her many nieces and nephews. After raising her children in Dedham she began her banking career at the Norfolk County Trust in Dedham. In 1974, the family moved to the sun and warmth of Arizona where she continued her banking career at the Arizona bank. During her many years at the Arizona bank and after retirement, she enjoyed her volunteer position at the Lake Havasu VFW as the Treasurer of the Women's Auxiliary and along with her husband, then Commander, planned fundraising activities and visited our Veterans in nearby VA hospitals. In her spare time, she enjoyed bowling, knitting, sewing, stained glass making, tole painting, card games and day trips to the Casinos with her many good friends. A life well lived. And a very special acknowledgment to our brother, Bill, Jr. for his unwavering devotion and caregiving to our mom through the years to enjoy her final years in her home. Donations in Joanna Forrester's memory can be made to Havasu Hospice or a charity of choice.