Joan Louise Behen Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Joan Louise Behen in Dallas, Oregon, who passed away on February 23, 2026, at the age of 82, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joan Louise Behen to pay them a last tribute.
In the echoes of fond remembrance, may a sense of peace be found, knowing that the memories held dear will continue to shape and inspire her loved ones, keeping Joan's spirit alive in the hearts and actions of family and friends alike. While her presence may be gone, her impact lives on in the kindness shown to others and the joy found in the ordinary moments of life.
She was predeceased by: her parents, William Patten and Margaret Patten (Ken Behen); her stepsons, Kenney and Michael Behen; and her brothers, Bill and Carl Patten.
She is survived by: her sister Carole Adams of Dallas, OR; her stepsons, Robert and Peter Behen; her niece Gina Reynolds (Andy) of Blountville, TN; and her nephew John Adams (Leah) of Lancaster, CA. She is also survived by great-nephews, -nieces, and adoptive grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, gifts can be made in her memory to Isaiah 117 House (https://isaiah117house.com.) or to Wounded Warriors (https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org.).
