Joan M. Bade

Joan Margaret Bade 88, went to her glory on Saturday January 18, 2025. Joan along with her twin brother Danny were born on June 17, 1936 in San Francisco, Ca. She attended Most Holy Redeemer Elemetary School through 4th grade, St. Cecilia’s through 8th grade graduating from Star of the Sea Academy in 1955. In Camp Meeker Ca, at 10 years of age she met the love of her life Eddie Bade. Joan and Eddie were married January 25, 1958 at St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church in San Francisco, Ca. She lost her beloved Eddie on October 24, 2007. Joan and Eddie were the proud parents of their six children, Timothy Paul preceded them in death and they are survived by Joseph (Carol), Vincent (Eva), Victor, Amy (Mark), Christopher (Darla). They had numerous grand children: Tanya, Chrystal, Stachia, Justin, Nicholas, Sarah, Vincent, Jonathan, and Joshua; 20 great grandchildren and one great great grandson. She is also survived by her baby sister, Geraldine Korte and numerous, beautiful nieces and nephews. Along with her devoted children she gained another devotee, her beautiful caregiver, Mrs. Brenda Hurd Hampton. She cared for Joan for the last four years with total love and devotion. Joan was employed by the Vallejo Unified School District and worked at Lincoln Elementary School as a Teachers Aide for many years retiring in 1998. Joan’s passion was singing, she sang like a bird and had the voice of an Angel. Beginning in elementary school she joined the choir. She enjoyed many years (20) singing in the choir at St. Vincents Catholic Church where she also taught CCD and was part of the RCIA program sponsoring many as they were baptized into the Catholic Faith. She also enjoyed attending the weekly Bible Studies there. Joan was well known in the area as a featured singer at many weddings, where she preformed before as many as 500 people; however, when asked to sing the National Anthem for the Oakland A’s in 1980 singing for a live audience of some 50,000 -never mind millions of television viewers frankly frightened her into singing retirement. However she always sang at family parties and any time one of her children asked her to. With six children she didn’t have much time for hobbies but escaped to the Occidental, Camp Meeker area every summer where she swam and tread water for hours at a time. That was her favorite place in the whole world, she called it Paradise and it is where we -her children like to think she is right now. Visitation will be held 4-8 PM with a Vigil Service at 5 PM on Wednesday, January 29 at Twin Chapels Mortuary, 1100 Tennessee St., Vallejo. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 AM Thursday, January 30 at St. Dominic's Church, 475 East I St., Benicia. Burial will follow at St. Vincent's Cemetery, Vallejo. Arrangements entrusted to the direction and care of Twin Chapels Mortuary, Vallejo (707) 552-6696. www.TwinChapelsMortuary.com

Joan M. Bade

June 17, 1936 - January 18, 2025