Being with her at a community event was like being in a receiving line. She loved people and they loved her in return because of her kindness, subtle humor and eternal optimism. There was rarely an invitation that she did not accept.
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Whether it was a clerk in the bank, someone in the isles of the grocery store or the driver on the city bus, they truly meant something to Joan. She not only cherished her friends but she touched the lives of all those she met. People were at the center of Joan’s life. She took that talent into becoming the Personal Shopper at Hennessey’s Department Store where she could always find customers the most flattering color, size and design to make them shine. She was always dressed beautifully with outfits matching her jewelry and shoes. She was passionate about bringing good health care to our community and helped develop our clinic now serving all residents. She helped numerous candidate get elected to public office and she herself served on the Helena City Commission in the 1980’s. There were few legislative sessions that Joan did not work at or at least kept close track of the bills she was supporting. Under Governor Tom Judge she became the first woman to head up the newly formed Montana State Woman’s Bureau. Still wanting to contribute, she worked on into retirement in various State agencies. From the spectrum of sharing love with the little ones at the Helena Head Start to inspiring the seniors at the Foster Grandparent Program and acting as the Director of the Helena Food Share, Joan’s helping spirit touched so many people, most of whom we will never know about. Joan then went on to pursue a career of service. Their association grew into a life long friendship that carried them into their senior years. Within a few years she joined the Carroll College Family as the assistant to the Dean of Girls, Billie Jean Hill. She was a devote Catholic who not only practiced her religion but lived it every day of her life.Īfter graduating from the class of ’57 at Butte Central High School, Joan moved to Helena in 1958 to attend Carroll College.
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Even as a child Joan would want to help everyone, be kind and assist others to find a better way.
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Her parents engrained in her the need for community service and care for those less fortunate. She and her brother Walter had a loving upbringing. and Alcye Marjorie Duncan in Butte, Montana. Sadly Joan passed away at her home on July 31st from diabetes complications. Anyone who knew Joan Duncan will remember her gentle smile and warm-hearted kindness.