Joan Carola Gaw
October 9, 1938 ~ June 8, 2014
Passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2014 at her home in McLean, Va. Cherished wife of Stephen T. Gaw; dedicated mother of Monique Gaw and Nicole Gaw-Sullivan; Oma of Raegan and Casey; sister of Adrian Blocks and Alice Olthof and the late Edward Blocks. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, June 13th at 1:00 PM at St. John the Beloved Catholic Church, 6420 Linway Terrace, McLean, Va. A reception will follow at the family home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Georgetown University Memory Program or Stanford University, Department of Stroke and Neurology.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
“Ga je vreselijk missen, Joan.” As I’ll be out of town, I won’t be able to pay my respects on June 13. But I’ll be with you in my thoughts.
Dear Steve, Monique, Nicole and family, My deepest sympathy to you all on the death of dear Joan. She was a beautiful lady who lived her life with beauty and grace. I will miss her charm, her joy, and her presence in our neighborhood. May she rest in peace eternally.
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Joan was a lovely person and a wonderful neighbor. We will be out of town and miss the memorial service, but please let us know if there is anything we can do.
Joan was my namesake. My mother, Joyce Lutz, was always in awe of Joan’s grace, beauty and intelligence. I feel honored to have been named after her, and I am thankful for the years of friendship that she and Steve shared with my parents. It was a lasting bond.