Joan Elaine Grech

Joan Elaine Grech passed away at home Dec. 18, 2017, after battling cancer for the past two years. She was 77.

Born in New Jersey, on April 21, 1940, Joan moved to California as a young girl.

After graduating high school, she met and married her husband of 58 years, Charlie. Joan and Charlie spent many summers and holidays in South Lake Tahoe with their family.

In 1975, they made Lake Tahoe their forever home. Joan worked at Barton Memorial Hospital in the admitting department for 25 years, where she made many friends. She enjoyed going to car shows in their 1941 Chevy.

Joan is survived by her husband, Charlie; son, Michael; daughter, Debbie (Cass); grandsons, Eric and Troy; and her fur babies Coco and SkiDoo.

No services are planned at this time.

Donations may be made to the South Lake Tahoe Cancer League or Barton Hospice.