Joan Coburn

Georgia Joan Coburn was born Aug. 3, 1935, in Casper, Wyo., to Clayton and Marguerite Crayne, the first of four children. While still in school, she was introduced to her future husband, Dale Hunter Coburn, by her future mother-in-law, Elma Lee Coburn. The couple had two children in two years, and were delighted with a third child six years later. She was a consummate hostess, and entertained, while serving up some of the best cooking on the planet. Joan was an avid card player and a true competitor. There was always much laughter around Joan, as she had a generous and limber wit. She lived a life filled with people who loved her, laughed with her, and cherished her for the treasure she was to us all.