Obituary of Joan G McClure

Joan Grey McClure Joan G. McClure, 88, of Olympia, passed away on June 10, 2020. She was born October 17, 1931 in Marion, Indiana. Joan was the only child of the late Florence Priest Grey and John Chester Grey, Jr. Joan is survived by her husband of 69 years, Charles Irwin McClure and their four children, Doug McClure, Nancy McClure, Diane Pohl, and Beverly Hinson and their spouses, as well as Anne Sherwood, and Maggie Wood. Joan has 19 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Joan was an active volunteer during their years in Tacoma and Lakewood. She was a member of the Shari Lee Thomas Orthopedic Guild for Mary Bridge Hospital for 25 years where she served on the Festival of Trees steering committee. Joan served on the Lakes FISH Food Band for over 20 years. She was a member of DAR, a Girl Scout Leader, and a Sunday school teacher. Joan enjoyed playing golf and belonged to 9-hole groups in Olympia and Tacoma. She also belonged to several bridge clubs. In her later years, Joan was active in the P.E.O. Olympia Chapter CF (Philanthropic Educational Organization) and served on its board. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Joan’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association or Lacey Presbyterian Church.