JoAnn Calbick, 55, passed away on Friday, Aug. 7, 2009, at her residence in Creston. She was born on Oct. 6, 1953, in Kalispell, to Richard and Josephine (Sundt) Hanson.

JoAnn received her GED in 1971. She worked various jobs in the valley. She met Don in 1974 and they were married May 20, 1977, in Kalispell.

JoAnn enjoyed gardening, fishing, hunting, canning and all sorts of crafts.

JoAnn was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Joyce Heindel; and two brothers, Calvin Hanson and Lawrence Hanson.

JoAnn is survived by her husband, Don Calbick, of Creston; two sons, Stacey Calbick, and Justin Calbick and wife, Sarah, all of Kalispell; two stepsons, Ronald Calbick of Minnesota, and Brett Calbick of Phoenix; two sisters, Jan Hanson of Libby, and Carol Slaybaugh of LaPine, Ore.; two brothers, Allen Hanson and wife, Sherian, of Marion, and Richard Hanson of Kalispell; nine grandchildren; and other assorted relatives.

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, at the Johnson-Gloschat Funeral Home Chapel in Kalispell.

Johnson-Gloschat Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for JoAnn's family. You are invited to go to www.jgfuneralhome.com to offer condolences and sign JoAnn's guest book.