Joan Garnatz
1940 – 2023

Joan Elaine Garnatz, age 82, of Clarinda, Iowa, formerly Red Oak, Iowa, passed away Sunday, July 23, 2023, at the Clarinda Regional Hospital. Joan was born August 30, 1940 near Nodaway, Iowa the daughter of Ralph Wayne and Florence Elizabeth (Morhain) Smith. She was raised in the Nodaway area graduating from the Villisca High School in 1958. She was united in marriage to Lyle Myers on May 30, 1958. They made their home in Red Oak, Iowa. Over the years, Joan worked for Red Oak Greenhouses, Thos. D. Murphy Co., and Phoenix Promotional Products. Joan was united in marriage to Stephen Garnatz on April 1, 1995 in Red Oak, Iowa. They lived in Red Oak until moving to Clarinda, Iowa, about 6 years ago. Joan was a member of the 15-20 year club at Thos. D. Murphy Co. Her hobbies include watching NASCAR, traveling, collecting antiques, country music, and spending time with her grandkids.