On Wednesday, March 25, 2020, Joan “RAN” into the arms of Jesus her Savior. Joan was born, February 18, 1940 to Claude and Muriel (Evans) McKean in Minneapolis, MN. She and her brother were raised alongside many foster children in their home, which gave her a lifelong love for children. Joan accepted Jesus as a child, which influenced the course of her life. She graduated from North High School in Minneapolis, MN in 1958, attended St. Paul Bible College (Crown College) in St. Paul, MN, where she met Ross Trimble, then went to Miller Hospital and earned her LPN in April 1961. She worked in Pediatrics at North Memorial Hospital (Burn Center) in Minneapolis, MN until her marriage to Ross on September 22, 1961. Ross and Joan lived briefly in Glasgow, MT before moving to the family farm north of Wolf Point, MT. They were blessed with four children, Lynette, Stephen, David and Robert.
Joan loved teaching Sunday School for the youngest children at the Bethel Mennonite Church north of Wolf Point, MT. She kept active supporting her kids in their many activities, as well as making hundreds of ear tags for the calves born and raised on the farm/ranch. She loved to bake, and always had fresh cookies available. She discovered a love for painting later in life and created many beautiful works of art, but when her MS was diagnosed, she became the lady who loved to seasonally decorate her walking aids (walker/wheelchair).
Joan was preceded in death by her parents, Claude & Muriel McKean and brother, Robert McKean. She is survived by her loving husband, Clair Ross Trimble, a daughter, Lynette (Robin) Froiland of N. Wolf Point, MT, three sons, Stephen Trimble of Wolf Point, MT, David (Ruth) Trimble of Omaha, NE, Robert (Michele) Trimble of Miles City, MT, a foster sister, Lynn Christofferson Gill-Saatela of Plymouth, MN, fifteen grandchildren and one great granddaughter.
“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.” 2 Timothy 4:7-8 (KJV)
Viewing is available on Monday, March 30, 2020 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Wolf Point, Montana. A private graveside will be held on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at the Bethel Mennonite Cemetery. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date due to current health mandates. Memorials can be made to: Lustre Christian High School / Schmeckfest, KGLE Radio, the Gideons, the MS Society or the charity of your choice.
Due to the recent outbreak of the Coronavirus, public officials have strongly recommended to keep Joan’s service to immediate family. We ask that if anyone is not feeling well to please stay home and get feeling better. Joan would have wanted her friends to be in a safe environment during this time of uncertainty. Her family understands and appreciates your thoughts and prayers.
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements and condolences can be left for the family by using the form below.
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
Due to the recent outbreak of the Coronavirus, public officials have strongly recommended to keep Joan's service to immediate family. We ask that if anyone is not feeling well to please stay home and get feeling better. Joan would have wanted her friends to be in a safe environment during this time of uncertainty. Her family understands and appreciates your thoughts and prayers.
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Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday March 30, 2020
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel
102 Custer Street
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
Due to the recent outbreak of the Coronavirus, public officials have strongly recommended to keep Joan's service to immediate family. We ask that if anyone is not feeling well to please stay home and get feeling better. Joan would have wanted her friends to be in a safe environment during this time of uncertainty. Her family understands and appreciates your thoughts and prayers.
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Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday March 30, 2020
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel
102 Custer Street
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Gary & Bernadette says
Praying for you all. Celebrate your memories. Robert has shared lots of them. A wonderful lady!
Gloria Payne-Urbaniak says
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for Ross and the family.
Beaner family says
We are so sorry for your loss. Joan was an amazing person. Prayers to Ross and family.
Kathie Vanaugh - Cousin says
To the whole Trimble family – So sorry for your loss. Joan is in the arms of our loving heavenly Father. I pray that His wonderful peace and love will fill your hearts and comfort you with His grace. We will all be together one day.
Beth Faia says
Thinking of you at this time. Prayers for you and all the family. So sorry for your loss.
Dianne Hoversland says
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Peggy says
Joan and Ross would always lend a willing hand at LCHS. Saying a prayer for peace tonight for your family. Peggy (Smith) Ritter Steve’s classmate….
Nyla Braaten says
So sorry for your loss.Prayers for you and your family.
Larry Wall says
Ross and family. I have a lot of great memories being on the farm with you. Joan will be missed. May God comfort each of you in a special way.
Pastor Roy and Jean Wahlgren says
So sorry to learn of your loss. I am sure that Joan is now “Walking and leaping and Praising God!” No walkers or decorated canes in Glory. Prayers for Ross, the kids and grandchildren. Joan goes From the prairie to the palace that has been prepared for her.
Michele Mickolio says
Bob, Michele and your family, I am sorry for your loss. You are in ours prayers. In time we wish you peace. Hold tight your sweet memories. Love the Mickolios
Dale Stensland says
Sorry for your loss! But God gained another Saint! Peace of the Christ to you. Dale.
Larry & Sharon Blevins says
Ross, we are so sorry to hear of Joan’s passing. Larry enjoyed having Joan in his painting class. I enjoyed my visit with her before after painting classes. Joan would catch us up on the news north of Wolf Point.
Paul McKean says
Joan and I were born less than a year apart. We spent. Sunday’s after church playing ping pong In the basement while our parents visited. We grew up together in Minneapolis. Even though the years have flown by we have had strong connections through our faith in Jesus Christ.
May God richly bless you and bring you each peace during these grieving days.
Scott Taylor says
Ross and Family…Gail and I are so sorry to hear of Joan’s passing…lifting you all up in prayer…Scott and Gail Taylor
Shirley & LeRoy Siefert says
We were sorry to hear than Joan passed away. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. LeRoy so enjoyed getting to know you both when he built your house. I enjoyed meeting you thru my job and thru LeRoy. It was so nice to see the “kids” all grown up and by your side when we were in Billings. Again, our heartfelt condolences to you.