Joan F. McEachen, beloved wife, mother and grandmother passed away Thursday, Jan. 22, 2004 in Abbotsford BC. Joan was born February 21, 1930 and spent her early years in Tuxford and Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. She took her nurses training at Regina General Hospital. Joan married Les McEachen in Regina on August 29, 1953. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary August 29, 2003. She is survived by her husband, Les; sons, Reg (Jan), Terry (Sandi), Greg and Randy; grandchildren, Jennifer, Ryan, Julia, Scott and Brendan; brother, Colin Roberts (Moose Jaw) and their puppy, Missy. Joan was a member of the Chilliwack Golden K (Kiwanis). A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2004 at 1:30 pm from the Chapel of Woodlawn Mt. Cheam Funeral Home, 45865 Hocking Ave. Chilliwack, BC. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Lung Association are gratefully appreciated.