Marion Joan Borregard
August 22, 1933 ~ June 19, 2005
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Marion Joan Borregard died peacefully in her sleep Sunday June 19, 2005 at her home in Asheville, North Carolina.
Joan was the daughter of Omelia Louise Burns of Texarkana, who preceded her in death, as did her husband, Leo Ernst Borregard, her brother, Terry Patrick Burns of Fullerton, California, her uncle, Allen Rushing, and her niece, Teri Lyn Smallwood of Port St. Lucie, Florida.
She is survived by her two beloved sons: Jon Byous and his fiancée, Stephanie, of Livermore, California, and Jim Byous and his wife, Beth, of Stuart, Florida. All four were at her side when she died.
She is also survived by one sister, Jerry Milholland, of Texarkana, Texas, and nephew, Scot Milholland, of Santa Clarita, California, and her dear aunts, Omega Altom and Oretha Holcomb of Texarkana, Arkansas, Obera Darling of Apache Junction, Arizona, Opal Adams, Alline Harden of Dallas, Texas, and one uncle, Charles Rushing, of Homer, Louisiana.
Joan was a nurse by profession. For eight years, she was the chief medical officer of the San Francisco Macy's at Union Square, where she also spent many Christmas holidays ringing the bell for the Salvation Army. During the 1970s, she practiced nursing for Drs. Patch and Patmont in Berkeley, California. She received her R.N. from Queen of Angels Hospital in Los Angeles while living in Palos Verdes Estates. She was also a nursing assistant at Nix Hospital in San Antonio, Texas when her first son was born. Everyone who came under her loving care enjoyed a better quality of life and health for her being with us.
Her many friends in Asheville, Texarkana, and the San Francisco Bay Area will miss her.
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Wecame to know Joan when she and Frances (my wife) shared a room at Thoms Rehabilitation Hospital. She was a gracious lady with the caring heart of a dedicated nurse and the unsinkable spirit of one who lived life to its fullest. We came to love her and respect her in those few days in the hospital together. Our deepest sympathy to all the family in the loss of one who truly made a difference wherever she was.Jess Chapman
I only knew Joan for a short time, I was called in from my job to sit with her on a Saturday and Sunday and during that time she touched my heart. I told her I was doig my prerequisites for the Nursing Program here in Asheville and was getting discouraged becasue it is so hard to get in, she told me to never give up and one day I will be a nurse. Those words from her has made me believe that giving up is not an option in life. She was the strongest woman I have ever met and I’m delighted I got to be with her even if it was for just those two days. She also told me that she was very proud of her two boys and while she was talking about her boys you could see her eyes light up and the sweetiest smile come across her face. I am very sorry for your loss.
MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF A GREAT GAL. SHE WILL BE MISSED AND THOUGHT OF OFTEN. JERRY WILL MISS A GREAT SISTER.
WERE SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS, I DID NOT KNOW JOAN WELL, SHE IS MY 2ND COUSIN HER MOTHER WAS MY 1ST COUSIN, I WAS TERRY PATS AGE MYDAD WAS JAMES FRANK RUSHING, MOM, WAS MARTHA. CARRELL R RUSHING 2097 MC8 FOUKE ARK 71837
Joan was my office-mate when she worked for Macy’s San Francisco. I was in Personnel and Joan sat across from my office. She was a caring person, she treated all people as if they were a part of her family. She had a great sense of humor. She had a special light and warmth about her, and I loved being able to look across the room and see that smile, she made me feel better when I was having a bad day . She was my confidant when I was stressed and always made me look at the upside of things. I can still hear her voice and that laugh.
People like Joan are few and far between, it’s too bad because this world could use more people with her care and empathy. God loves you Joan and so did I. Janis
I remember Joan from high school and how proper about everything she was. She was always very composed, neat and lovely. My condolences to the family in this loss. I know you will feel that void and miss her presence in your lives. Jerry, my friend, I love you.
Jerry:
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.
Love,
Jeff Schreve
Jo was one of my best friends all through our teen years. I have wonderful memories of our times together in high school and in later years when we would meet at Melie’s. We attended several high school class reunions together–the last in 1991, the last time I was with her. Jody and Jamie, you had a very special mom! Let’s find comfort in our special memories of her. Barbara Burke
I’m so sorry to hear of her passing. We were always in the same home room at Ark High. I’m proud to have known her, and proud of her successes.
Was unaware of Joan’s illness and therefore was shocked when I read Jerry’s email. The two names were always interwoven….Joan and Jerry Worley. What a priviledge to have known them…..Joan, your sweet, sweet spirit will ever be remembered. And, now, God be with you, Jerry…..Love, Nancy Burkhalter
Jo and I went to Hi School together and she was the first Love of my life. She was a very special person and I valued our long friendship very much as I did her whole family.
I was very sorry to read that Joan had passed away. My condolences to Jon and Jim.
My Big Sister
Our most sincere condolences to your family and to our dear friend Jerry.
Thank you all for your kind support and help. Mom had many, many wonderful friends, and was especially close to her family. She was always proud to tell us how much they meant to her.
I remember Joan from my high school sorority, and have great memories of those days. Condolences to her family!!!
I am so sorry for the loss of Joan.
I enjoyed talking to her at our 50th class reunion.
I don’t think I saw Joan after leaving Texarkana for college in 1951, but I sure recognized the picture posted here. I’m so sorry to hear that she has left us and wish I had known she was so near.
Joan was a good friend. We were schoolmates.
Joan Borregard was a true lady. It was my honor to know her.
-Dale
Joan Borregard was a true lady. It was my honor to know her.
-Dale
Leo: What took you so long? I was getting awful bored! Joan: Absence makes the heart grow fonder, you old coot. Would you have a fresh deck? Leo: Absolutely. Did you get the Makers Mark past the gate? Joan: Not only did I get it through, but its the special ‘enternally refillable’ one. Leo: Honey, your the Greatest! Joan: Hush up and deal Mister, I’ll fetch the glasses…
How all True Love Stories should end…back together forever!
Cheers to them both!
Joan was in my graduating class of ’51. She was also my sorority sister and we had many good times together. Sorry I didn’t get to see her through the years. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
May God watch over you and keep you in your time of sorrow. Much love to you, Jerry, let God wrap His loving arms around you.
For the family. I never met Marion, but I was a close friend to her brother Pat and later, of her mother Omelia, with whom I sadly lost touch. This is one of the finest families I have ever known. I am so sorry to read of another loss.
Ian and I were so sadden to read of your Mother’s death on June 19th. We had known and loved her since 1958 and have many happy memories of times spent together in Los Altos,when our families were young and then later with Leo going to the Big Game. We will miss her.
Ian and Iris Reed