[Genealib] Joanne Classen Obituary

[Sandy Day]

James
Altho many of us did not know or know of Joanne, it is nice that you posted 
her obit for us to read. I would like to think that when my time on this 
earth is done that someone in the genealogy community would remember my 
small contribution to the genealogy world.
In 1994 I obtained my current position because my predecessor had passed 
away so I also understand your feelings.
Sandy Day
Genealogy Librarian
Schiappa Library
Steubenville, OH

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "James Jeffrey" <JJeffrey at denverlibrary.org>
To: <genealib at mailman.acomp.usf.edu>
Sent: Friday, May 30, 2008 11:38 AM
Subject: [Genealib] Joanne Classen Obituary


Gang,

Joanne Classen, former director of the Genealogy Collection of the Denver 
Public Library passed away after an extended illness.  Many of you will not 
have met Joanne as she retired in 1987. She was actively engaged in 
Palatines to America and a member of NGS. She was one of the vioces to be 
heard behind Dick Vogels and the creation of FGS. She was a member of ALA 
and Special Libraries.  Joanne came into genealogy after a stint as a 
children's librarian.  She cultivated the collection and encouraged 
volunteers and researchers in their quests.  It is upon her shoulders that I 
stand and continue her good work.


Joanne Classen , 78, passed away Saturday, May 17 in Denver. Born in 
Hastings, NE, she spent some of her childhood in Wyoming and Montana, before 
returning to Hastings. A graduate of Hastings Teachers College, Joanne went 
on to recieve her M.A. in Library Science at Denver University. A longtime 
employee of the Denver Public Library, she served as the director of the 
Genealogy department. Survived by nephews Richard (Vicki) Classen , Roger 
(Natalie) Classen , David (Susan) Classen , Robert (Gail) Classen and niece 
Jeni (Mike) Newcomb and other great, and great-great nieces and nephews. She 
enjoyed traveling, spending time with her family and using her genealogy 
background to assist other families in tracing their histories. Services to 
be held Saturday, May 31st at 11AM, Augustana Lutheran, 5000 East Alameda 
Ave.




James K. Jeffrey
Collection Specialist in Genealogy
Western History and Genealogy
Denver Public Library

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