A memorial for Joan Forbes Koponen will take place at the homestead, Sun. June 15, 2025 from 3 pm to 5pm. Light refreshments and sharing of memories. Perhaps a sauna after for those so inclined. Contact Alex at 456-2539 or Alex at alexkoponen@gmail.com for further information.
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Joan passes 2025
Joan Koponen, wife of Niilo, mother to Karjala (Nonni), Sanni, Chena (husband Gary), Heather, Alex, grandkids and many horses, a wolf and dogs, passes at the age of nearly 94 at her long time home in Fairbanks after a two year battle with cancer March 29, 2025.
You can see photos and her obituary of a long, fulfilling life HERE.