January 7, 1945 - January 17, 2025
If you were unable to visit on June 7, and you would still like to contact the family, you may share your thoughts with us here:
Click to see what is available! Plenty of Joan's crafting is available: American Doll clothes, paintings, magnets
“Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.”
— Dr. Seuss
Thank you from all of us in Joan's family - we are humbled by the kind words and thoughtfulness shared by those who knew and loved Joan.
Joan is survived by her daughter Nancy Mahlen (and family), her son Steve Mahlen (and family), her former spouse Dennis Mahlen, and her two nieces, Penny Fife (and family) and Teri Bassett.
Joan's passing reunites her with her adoptive mother, Louella Bassett; her adoptive father, Walt Bassett and his second spouse Gladys Bassett; her brother, Keith Bassett; her niece, Renee Bassett; many dear friends and distant family; and her birth parents.
Share a thought or remembrance with Joan's family by clicking here. Thank you.
What good is sitting alone in your room?
Come hear the music play
Life is a Cabaret, old chum
Come to the Cabaret!
Put down the knitting
The book and the broom
It's time for a holiday
Life is a Cabaret, old chum
Come to the Cabaret!
-Lyrics from Cabaret
Laugh...dance...sparkle your way through the grand performance of life! All the best comes with a little improvisation, a lot of pizzazz, and the courage to kick up your heels!
-Anonymous
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
-Psalm 23:1-3
Joan's obituary in the Las Vegas Review Journal: https://obituaries.reviewjournal.com/obituary/joan-mahlen-1092825176
Joan's obituary in the Wilmot-Grand County Review: https://www.grantcountyreview.com/content/joan-s-mahlen