Joan Alice (McNurlin) Gamble Obituary

Name: Funeral service
Start: 2025-05-09T17:00:00
End: 2025-05-09T17:00:00
Location: First Congressional Church

In loving memory of Joan Alice (McNurlin) Gamble in Anoka, Minnesota, who departed this world on May 1, 2025 at the age of 82. Joan Alice leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

In the hush of twilight, as the stars twinkle in silent homage, we reflect on the legacy Joan Alice leaves behind and her impact on the lives of her loved ones. Though Joan Alice may no longer walk among us, her spirit lives on in the memories held dear by her family and friends, a guiding light that illuminates their paths in times of darkness.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Leonard McNurlin and Fern McNurlin. She is survived by: her children, Jonathan (Nou), Carolyn and Alyson; her siblings, Fern (Robert), Larry and Sandy; and her brother-in-law David. She is also survived by her six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that donations be made to the Philolectian Scholarship Fund, supporting the Joan Gamble Memorial Scholarship—a tribute to continuing Joan's lifelong commitment to enabling and empowering women in education.

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May 7, 2025

Shaaron Freeburg wrote a sympathy message

“Our hearts go out to Joan's family. She was a wonderful classmate back in Anoka High School. John and Joan were classmates, I (Shaaron) was a year behind, but I sure do remember, she always had such a wonderful smile and a "hi" when meeting coming and going through those halls at school. Sorry for your loss, Heaven has gained a Beautiful Soul!”

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1923 3rd Ave, Anoka, MN 55303

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