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February 7, 2026

JoAnn (Joan) Fox

82

Jul 22, 1943

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Dec 26, 2025

JoAnn (Joan) Fox, age 82, a resident of Colville, WA, passed away on December 26, 2025, in Spokane, WA. JoAnn was born in San Francisco, CA, on July 22, 1943, to Francis & Bessalee Bacon.

JoAnn worked for Providence Mt. Carmel in Colville, WA, for 29+ years until her retirement. JoAnn absolutely loved and was devoted to her family, enjoyed doing her ceramics and craft shows, playing bingo at the grange, racing cars in her younger days while receiving several trophies, and her dogs.

JoAnn is preceded in death by her mother, father, and son, John Hamilton. She is survived by her sister Carol Simpson, son Joe (Barb), grandchildren Chris (Lucille), Travis, Tyler, Amanda (John), Michelle, Josh, Jadyn, Maddie (Zach), 9 great-grandchildren (Aiden, Braxton, Hunter, Dallas, Aubrey, Paisley, Lakin, Genesis & Charlotte), 1 niece and 3 nephews, 4 great nieces and 1 great nephew.

At JoAnn’s request there will not be a service.

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