Celebrating the Life of
Joan Mabel Gaskill
October 10, 1933 — January 24, 2024
Obituary
Joan Mabel (Hamilton) Gaskill died peacefully in Washington State on January 24, 2024 at the age of 90. She is survived by her brother, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband Harland Gaskill and stepson Roy.
Joan was a devoted soul who found joy in her unwavering faith, community service, and a fulfilling career. Joan's passion for serving others extended to her role at the library, where she shared knowledge and kindness. Alongside her husband, she forged a successful career in insurance, leaving a lasting impact on those she served. Joan's legacy is one of love, compassion, and dedication to both family and community. She will be dearly missed, but her spirit will forever inspire those who were fortunate enough to know her.
Joan was an active volunteer for "Forever Families," an especially dear cause to her heart. The non-profit provides support for mothers and children of domestic abuse. If you would like to donate on behalf of Joan please click the following link.
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=XBD44T8LKDT9G
Foever Families website link:
https://www.foreverfamiliesprogram.org
Memories and Condolences
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Jo Gaskill - one of my dearest friends, and one of the most loving and caring people I have ever known. I have missed her immensely since she moved away to Washington. We were always playing cards, at least weekly, laughing and catching up on our lives (Jo, me, Peggy and Wes). What fun we had!! Rest In Peace, my dear friend! See you someday on the other side! Love you dearly - ALWAYS!❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏
Jo and Huzzy with their daughter Susan, granddaughter's Megan and Whitney and great granddaughter Kaleigh
How fortunate was I to buy the Gaskills guest house at CCL which belonged to his Brother & Sister-in-law. The party started the minute I took possession and they became family. What a great introduction to CCL! I truly loved the whole Gaskill family. Jo & Huzzy were 1 of a kind, very inclusive, great game players & sense of humors. They were the greatest generation and will be missed a great memory for all who knew them. RIP
There was no kinder or selfless woman than Jo Gaskell. She made you feel like the most important person. When she met and married Huzzy, they were a power couple of kindness! My mom’s favorite thing was going to the lake to stay with Jo and Huzzy, sit on their dock, fish and visit. I am so very sad this world has lost such a great human being! I know heaven is so happy to have her and she is met by Huzzy and my parents! Sending love and prayers to Mari Jo, Susan, Johnny and the rest of the family.❤️
I am honored to have called Jo a dear friend. She was a loving, caring, servant of God who was always doing for others. God blessed me by having Jo in my life. Jo was a supporter of my early endeavors in learning to paint in watercolors...I was so thankful for this. Throughout her challenges in life, she always wore a smile. Fly with the angels, sweet Jo.
To Mari Jo, Susan and Johnny, I can't count the times I thought of your mom as my second home when we were growing up. I have missed her many times over the years, and it is great to see a picture of her smiling face again. Thank you for all that. And to all the family, I know you will miss her. God bless.
Granddaughter's wedding 2006
Joan and her father Arthur Hamilton
Brother Jimmy Hamilton and husband Harland Gaskill in Mabank Texas
Son in law Paul Marriott, Daughter Mari Jo Marriott and husband Harland Gaskill on a dinner cruise in Seattle
I don’t think I’ve ever met a couple as sweet as Jo and H. I loved them both so much. Jo worked harder than three people combined. She was always going and doing for others. She will be missed.
The Partridge Family (Larry & Allison) loved Jo and Huzzy. We still live in the neighborhood in Three Harbors, where Jo and Huzzy lived on the lake. We had some fun times together. We have missed them both. Our condolences go out to you all! Anyone who knew them would say they were a one-of-a-kind couple! God Bless!