Narrative Material and Information

Joan's Memorial Service -- "Celebrating a Life", January 13, 2006, Western Presbyterian Church.

• "Sentimental Journey" [Green, Brown & Homer] -- played by Thomas Beveridge, Music Director.
• Remembering Joan -- The Reverend John W. Wimberly, Jr.
• "He Ain't Heavy" [Russell & Scott] -- Bob McDonald, soloist, accompanied by Thomas Beveridge.
• Remembrance -- William Parker, brother-in-law.
• Remembrance -- Dee Parker & Carol Parker Stein, nieces.
• "I Believe" [Drake, Graham, Shirl & Stillman] -- Bob McDonald, soloist, accompanied by Thomas Beveridge.
• Remembrance -- James R. Wilson, son.
• "You'll Never Walk Alone" [Rogers & Hammerstein] -- Joan's favorite song -- Bob McDonald, soloist, accompanied by Thomas Beveridge.
• A Prayer for Joan -- The Reverend John W. Wimberly, Jr.
• "Fly Me to the Moon" [Basie & Sinatra] -- Nathan Wilson (guitar) and Avery Wilson (percussion), grandsons.

Writings from Joan's Service.

• Milestones & Program [pdf]
• Remembrance by Reverend John W. Wimberly, Jr. [pdf]
• Remembrance by Carol Parker Stein (niece) [pdf]
• Remembrance by Jim Wilson (son) [pdf]

• Miriam's Kitchen
  c/o Western Presbyterian Church, 2401 Virginia Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20037.
• Capital Hospice
  Capital Hospice Development Fund, 6565 Arlington Blvd., Suite 50, Falls Church, VA 22042.
• Medical Clinic (facilities in memory of Joan Wilson), Ethiopia.
  Program under development. Contact John Wimberly, Western Presbyterian Church, 2401 Virginia Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20037 -- email: john@westernpresbyterian.org.

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