Joanne Gray

Joanne Marie Gray, 75, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 27, 2007 at the LifePath Hospice House in Sun City Center, FL. Born in Dickinson, ND March 23, 1931, she was raised in Hebron, ND, daughter of the late Walter and Irene (Radl) Klick. A 1953 graduate of the University of North Dakota, she was a member of the Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society and president of Delta Delta Delta Sorority. While attending UND she met her future husband, Zane E. Gray. They were married in Hebron August 22, 1954 and resided in McIntosh, Biwabik, and Cloquet, MN, respectively, while raising six devoted sons. She retired to Haines City, FL in 1989 and to Sun City Center, FL in 2000. Joanne had a rewarding career as a hospital dietitian, pharmacy technician and homemaker. She was an avid pianist, poet, hockey fan and enjoyed playing bridge, water aerobics and traveling. Survivors include her husband of 52 years, Zane and her six sons – Kevin (Colleen), White Bear Township, MN; Mark (Florence), Flower Mound, TX; Collin (Erin), Superior, WI; Barton, St. Cloud, MN; Jeffrey (Marci), Cape Coral, FL and Corey (Kathy), Carlton, MN. She also leaves her brother, Donald (Barbara) Klick, Vienna, VA, fifteen wonderful grandchildren, one great-granddaughter and many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends whom she loved dearly. Joanne (Mom) will be deeply missed and remains in the hearts and memories of her loving family. A memorial service was held Wednesday, January 31, 2007 at 11:00 a. m. at the Sun City Funeral Home. Funeral services and interment will take place at a later date at Fort Snelling, MN. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her name to LifePath Hospice, 3725 Upper Creek Drive, Ruskin, FL 33573.


Burial Date: January 31, 2007
Funeral Home Hebron, ND

Memorial Service: Wednesday, Sun City Funeral Home, Sun City, FL