Joan (Welch) Brumback
Burial Details
Obituaries
Grand Junction Daily Sentinel page 3D - March 25, 2012
Joan "Ike" Welch was born on
June 23, 1930, in Meeker, Colorado
to Milton and Helen (Cotten)
Welch.
Joan spent her childhood in
Meeker and graduated from Rio
Blanco High School in 1948. She
later received her Associates degree
in Business from Mesa College
and worked tirelessly as a
manager in the retail industry.
Joan married Gene Brumback on
November 11, 1951, in Meeker at
the Meeker Methodist Church.
They were married 58 years until
his passing in 2010.
J o a n w a s i n v o l v e d i n ma n y
community and educational activities
over the years. A partial
list includes Scouting, Partners,
F u t u r e B u s i n e s s L e a d e r s o f
America, The Great Books Program,
The Lion's Club and The
March of Dimes. She was also a court volunteer. First and foremost,
Joan was devoted to her children, grandchildren and great-grandchild.
She helped with class projects, homework, fieldtrips, parties,
holiday gatherings, weddings and the notorious birthday shopping
trips. She attended and encouraged family sporting events and extracurricular
activities too. Education was extremely important to Joan
and she promoted learning and higher education at every opportunity.
Correct spelling, polished shoes and a smile were essentials.
Joan's personal interests included painting, reading, knitting, gardening,
floral arranging, computers, cooking holiday treats, making
mints and cheering on the Denver Broncos (or "Donkeys" as she
called them). She loved music and could often be heard singing,
whistling or playing her favorite tunes. Her loyal Schnauzer
"Shadow" was also very special to her. Joan was famous for talking
with her hands and at a young age acquired the nick name "Ike" after
Ike Eisenhower. This nick name followed her throughout her life.
Joan is survived by her daughter, Kathy (Bud) Glover of Grand
Junction; son, Kent (Lorie) Brumback of Clifton; sister, Georgia
(Albert) Hicks of British Columbia, Canada; granddaughters, Andrea
Glover of Parker; Breanne Glover of Grand Junction; Lyndsi
(Shaun) Cooney of Fruita, and Krystal (Stephen) Silva of Grand
J u n c t i o n ; g r a n d s o n , T y l e r B r u m b a c k o f G r a n d J u n c t i o n ;
great-granddaughter, Caitlyn of Parker, and nephews, Ken (Barb)
Hicks of British Columbia, Canada, and Mickey Hicks of Alberta,
Canada. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gene Brumback
and son, David.
Joan will be remembered for her many talents, love of family and
friends, stubborn determination, endless generosity and homemade
fudge. This amazing woman will be missed immensely.
A graveside service for Joan will be held at a later date in Meeker,
Colorado. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Callahan-
Edfast Mortuary. Contributions may be made in her name to
Alpine Home Care and Hospice, Home Care of the Grand Valley, St
Jude's Children's Hospital or The March of Dimes.
