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.