Joan Niessen Kerby
February 14, 1938 ~ December 28, 2006
Joan Niessen Kerby entered into rest Thursday, December 28, 2006. Beloved wife of Michael C. Kerby; devoted mother of Michael C. Kerby, Jr., Kathleen Marie Cassidy and Kevin D. Kerby; dear sister of Robert and David Niessen. Friends may call at Money and King Funeral Home, 171 W. Maple Ave., Vienna, VA on Tuesday, January 2 from 6 to 8 p.m. Mass of the Christian Burial will be offered on Thursday, January 18, 2007 at 11 a.m. at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church, 3700 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax, VA. Interment to follow at Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Capital Hospice, P.O. Box 1576, Merrifield, VA 22116
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
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Dear Mike – I was so sorry to read in this mornings Post that Joan had died. She was such a nice and lovely lady amd I enjoyed meeting you both so much on our cruise from Baltimore to Canada several years ago,. Bud died in February , 2005 suddenly a day after we returned from a golfing vacation in Hawaii so he was enjoying the things he liked best until the end but it it still hard to lose someone you care for no matter how it happens. We can only be grateful for the memories. Sincerely. Bobbie
My prayers for you Mike, and the family. She was a lovely lady! I know you miss her greatly.
We have lost another great Fighter Pilot.
Joan was such a wonderful lady – one of our favorites! We feel your grief and pray that you and your family find comfort. We have all lost a significant part of our lives.
We will miss a wonderful lady and friend whose grace and charm was admired by all who knew her. Love, Lynn & Bill
MIKE–Our prayers are with you and your family–Joan was one of our favorite people and will be missed by all–May God watch over you and your family–Respectfully, Tim and Barb
There will now be one large hole to fill in the ladies membership of Thunderbird wives. Joanie was truly a trouper to the end and a wonderful friend. Her smiling face will shine through the clouds above as she takes her place with our lord in Heaven.
Mike and Family, My prayers have been with your dear wife and mother since that fateful day — the 4th of May — when we were in adjacent bays preparing for our surgeries. She fought the good fight with courage and dignity. Now, she will serve God and keep watch over you for Eternity. God Love You All, Nels Running
Dear Mike and family – Our thougths and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. We have happy memories of your dear wife and mother. She was so beautiful and a very special person. I first met Joan at Dunbarton College in 1955 and I have stayed in touch with her all these years. May the good Lord give you the strength to carry on. Love, Kathy and Chuck Monahan
We are very sorry that Joan has passed. Joan was very special. We will cherish the many fond memories of our times together. We will certainly miss her.
Dear Mike, Iwas so terribly shocked to learn of Joan\\\’s death from Kathy Monahan. She looked so terrific and seemed so well at our 50th reunion from Holy Cross which is where I met you. She was a great gal and so solicitous when my husband died last December. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers. Joan is in a better place. May she rest in peace.
Dear Mike and Family – Joanie was a lady all the way, so gracious to all who were honored to meet her. She always made me feel welcome -I\\\’m sorry to say it has been a few years since last we met, however, her kindness and good nature will be remembered by all – always. God Bless You in this time of loss. Carole Sue and Dick Coupland
Dear Mike and family: I was very surprised to hear of Joan\\\’s passing. As a former neighbor on Northwood Road, I remember her to be so full of life and always smiling. My thoughts and prayers and those of my children are with you. God bless. June
Dear Michael and family I was so saddened to learn of Joan\\\’s passing. Joan and I were classmates at Holy Cross Academy and were co-editors of the yearbook our senior year. I met you a year ago Oct. at our 50th reunion and Joan and I corresponded each Christmas over the last few years. I was not aware she was ill. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. I will miss her. Barbara and Gerry
I was deeply saddened to learn of Joan\\\’s death. We enjoyed her company so much at our 50th class reunion at Holy Cross. She looked terrific and was so full of life. She was an endearing person and we will miss her. Take care.
Dear Mike, We are so deeply saddened. Joan had such a positive impact on so many of us. You and your sweet family have our thoughts, prayers and love. Sue and Joe
I did not know Joan, but her grandfather, Hugo Niessen, and my grandfather, Leo Niessen, were brothers. Sincerely, Leo Niessen Gorman
Dear Mike and Family, I share your grief for the loss of Joan. You helped her in her fight against a terrible disease the last few months. I hope you can now find rest, just as Joan has found peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mike, We were so sorry to hear about Joan. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Al & Joanne Gatto 417th TFS
I attended Holy Cross and Dunbarton with Joan. She was not only beautiful of face but also in all her dealings with others. I am so glad I saw her at our 50th Reunion and then again at lunch in January. My condolences to all her family. We called her the \\\”Grace Kelly\\\” of our class. She will be very much missed.
MIKE, WE LOVED HER DEARLY.WHAT A BEAUTIFUL PERSON. SHE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED, BUT KNOW SHE IS IN THE HANDS OF GOD.
God Bless You1 We loved you and will miss you!
God Bless You1 We loved you and will miss you!
Our prayers are with the family. I know that Joan will be sorely missed.
Mike and Family, Our dear Joan has gone to be with the Lord.She was loved and admired by everyone who knew Her. She had Grace, charm,wit and was so much fun to be with. We hope that you are strengthend by the memories of the joy and happiness you shared together. Our Prayers and Condolances are with you and your family. Tom & Charlene Swalm
Dear Mike: Just heard on return from a Christmas trip to England. Thinking of you and Joan. Wish there was something to be done. No one knows more than I how great was the love you shared. My mind is filled with images of you guys when we were all so very young: you and Joan pulling out of Healey Circle in my smoke belching Olds with the “temporary” plates (date miraculously brought forward by Charlie and me.); Jonnie covering for us while I met with my father in law to be; Ollie and Luty stories from Malden. My best to you and the kids in this time of sadness. Joe
Dear Mike and Family, Judy and I just returned from Elmendorf AFB, Alaska, where we spent the Christmas Holidays with David. We were deeply saddened to learn about your loss. Joan was a wonderful, gracious person who profoundly touched us all. Now that she has gone home, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time in your life. Loren and Judy
Mike, What a wonderful lady and example to me as an Air Force spouse and friend. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and the kids. Love, Avis Vesely
Our deepest condolences to the Kerby family.Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of great loss.Sincerely, Marty & Lisa Dupont
Carol & I just learned of the passing of Dear Joan and send our deepest sympathy to you Mike and your family. What a wonderful lady, who brightened the days of everyone around her. We know that words don’t mean much but we all share your grief and will miss her very very much. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
General Kerby, My deepest respect and regrets at the loss of your wife, sir. Though I did not know her, I sincerely wish I had. She was thought of highly and loved by so many. She now has her wings, those of an angel to watch over you and your family, sir. We have you in our thoughts. jake
There a are many of your old Thunderbird friends thinking of you and wishing you well as you deal with this grief. God be with you.
Our Hearts and Prayers are with you and your family. The good Lord has a new Angel. Our sincere Condolences.
Mike — so very sorry to hear the sad news. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Joe Sutter, Col, USAF (ret) SAF/LLW ’83-’85
Mike, I was so sorry to learn of Joanie’s passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Joan was a very special lady and she will be greatly missed by many. Jeannie and I will always treasure our many fond memories of our time together at Nellis and Hickam and will especially miss her kindness and graciousness to everyone she met.
Dear Gen Kerby, The Parlatore’s will keep Mrs. Kerby in our prayers. What a wonderful and gracious lady. God bless you and your family.
Mike: I join Avis is sending my sincere condolences on the loss of Joan. She was a treasure we will always have in our memory — a wonderful and gracious lady. We are all better for having known her. Our thoughts and love are with you. Dave
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time.
Dear Mike, It is difficult to grasp the words to share with you and the family to convey how deeply I feel at your loss of Joan. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. I have prayed long since her illness and all of you have been in my thoughts just as you are now as she is put to rest. I could not be there in person, but my heart has been heavy as you face this most difficult time and my thoughts and prayers are now with you. I will always visualize Joan’s smiling face and eyes looking down on all of us. She was a special lady with charm and such a gracious manner. I treasure the wonderful memories we have shared. I will always hold my friend in high regard. May God remain at your side and comfort you. With much love, Beverly Moore
Dear Gen. Kerby and Family, I am saddened to hear of your loss. May God Bless you and your family.