Joan Helen LeVasseur

Joan Helen LeVasseur was born July 23, 1982 at the University of Minnesota Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Joan was the victim of a hit and run accident on March 6, 2009 as she was crossing the street in Apple Valley, Minnesota. She passed away March 13, 2009 at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, having reached the age of 26 years. Joan was born deaf and during her early school years attended Como School for the Deaf in St. Paul, Minnesota. The family then moved to the Faribault, Minnesota area so that Joan and her brother, Luke, could attend school at the Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf in Faribault. Joan graduated from there in 2002. Joan touched so many people with her bright brown eyes and beautiful smile. She had numerous friends from the MSAD and lived her life to the fullest. Joan was a very kind and caring person who loved animals and children. She never missed a chance to spend time with her family she loved so dearly and who loved her just as much. She always had a big smile and a hug for you and gave the “I Love You” sign every time she came and left family gatherings. The entire family will feel a huge void in their lives without Joan’s presence, and will miss her dearly. Joan is survived by her mother and stepfather: Patricia & Bob Boever, of Eagan, MN; her father, Leo LeVasseur of Elk River, MN; brothers Ross LeVasseur of Monticello, Luke LeVasseur of Waite Park, MN, and Josh Boever of Montrose, MN; aunts and uncles: Teresa & Jim Zakrzewski of Maplewood. MN, Dennis Fehrman of St. Cloud, MN, Tom & Vicki Fehrman of Isanti, MN, Tony (Pat Boevers) Fehrman of Kenyon, MN, and Lilly & Bill Erickson of Grantsburg, WI, Kay (Jim Mika) Dellwo of Brooklyn Park, MN, Carleen LeVasseur of San Jose, CA, Lynn & Terry Shonyo of Big Lake, MN, Bonnie & Tony Hollerman of Albertville, MN and Jennifer (Todd Bollencamp) LeVasseur of Monticello, MN; nieces and nephews; great nieces and nephews; many beloved pets; and many friends. She was preceded in death by her grandparents Joan and Frank “Puff” Fehrman and Allen and Marie LeVasseur. Memorial services are scheduled for 10:30 a.m., Saturday, March 21, 2009 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Rush City, Minnesota. Visitation will be from 9-10:30 a.m. also at the church on Saturday. Father Xavier Thelakkott will preside at the service. Urn bearer will be Luke LeVasseur and music will be provided by organist Nancy Sterk and soloist Paula Belland. Inurnment will be at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Rush City. Arrangements are entrusted to the Funeral & Cremation Service, Olson Chapel, Rush City, Minnesota.