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JOAN C. Lt. Col Ret/Joan C. Gilbertson, 73 a resident of Monzano Del Sol Nursing Home since 2001, passed away on November 24, 2006. Joan was born in Dodgeville, WI on April 27, 1933 and was a resident of Albuquerque, NM since 1979. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Mae Gilbertson; and brothers, Gene and Rodney Gilbertson. Joan graduated from Methodist Hospital School of Nursing and was commissioned in the Air Force Nurses Corp. in September 1956, where she served until her retirement in 1979. During Joan's 23 years of military service, she actively flew in several combat air evacuation missions overseas earning her numerous awards, including the Bronze Star. Joan was also an active member of her church, St. Mary's Episcopal, where she was a member of the choir and ordained a deacon in May, 2001. She continued her dedicated service as an active member of the Society of Air Force Nurses serving as their outreach coordinator, a lifetime member of the DAV, and the MOAA. Her appreciation for the arts was demonstrated in her involvement with the Albuquerque Civic Chorus and Opera Unlimited. Joan is survived by sisters-in-law, Kay Gilbertson (Gene) and Joanne Gilbertson (Rodney), along with many nieces and nephews. Joan also leaves behind numerous friends who love her and will miss her. A Memorial Service with full military honors will be held Saturday, December 9, 2006 at 10:30 a.m. in St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Albuquerque, NM. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital or the St. Mary's Building Fund in her honor. Joan will be interred on December 16, 2006 at Otter Creek Lutheran Cemetery in Avoca, WI. Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd. NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
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