Category Archives: Joan

Joan memorial June 15


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.

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.