Joan Culver dies suddenly at 80

By The Pioneer 9 years ago

Culver, Joan_for websitePopular community volunteer and long-time Clayton resident Joan Culver died suddenly in her home on June 1.


Culver, an active member of the Clayton Business and Community Association, was well-known for her volunteer work with VESTIA, filling scores of backpacks for kids at back-to-school time, and for her support of the CBCA Adopt-a-family at Christmas.


A retired marketing professional, Culver was instrumental in many efforts to promote downtown businesses and increase Clayton’s visibility in the region.


“She was an idea-machine,” said Pioneer publisher, Tamara Steiner, “the perfect brain-stormer. Nothing was off the table.”


“She always saw the bright side,” remembers Julie Pierce, a close friend. “She was a beautiful soul…I’ll miss her smile and laugh and heart.”


Culver, 80, had outlived her family but leaves a legacy of close friends.

A full obituary and memorial celebration details will be in the July 10 Clayton Pioneer.

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