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On January 23, 2022 Joan Belle Dolio Herrick passed away peacefully in Murray, Utah. She was born in Ottawa, Illinois on June 24, 1942 (79) to Ardwin Joseph Dolio and Helen Beryl Hayes. She graduated from Big Rapids High School class of 1960. She received a Bachelor's degree from Central Michigan University and Master's degree from Michigan State University in Speech Therapy and Audiology. She worked at the Mecosta Osceola Intermediate School District as a special education teacher, speech therapist, Audiologist and Ferris State University education instructor.
In her spare time she volunteered with Area 5 Special Olympics, Big Rapids HS sports boosters and served in several positions within The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Upon retirement, she enjoyed spending time spoiling her grandchildren, traveling abroad, going to the beach, scrapbooking, knitting, sewing, family history, and cooking. She was an avid reader, collector, bird watcher and enjoyed the outdoors. She was a devoted mother and daughter, caring grandmother, loving wife and sister. She is survived by her family; husband Kent Herrick, her sons: Joe (Kathy) Herrick and Paul (Amy) Herrick, 8 grandchildren, her sisters Jan Haarer and Marcia Dolio and her brother Richard (Jean) Dolio.
Visitation will be held on February 11, 2022 10 AM Mountain (12 PM Eastern) at the Crescent View LDS chapel, 10945 South 1700 East, Sandy, Utah followed by a memorial service at 11 AM Mountain (1 PM Eastern). To leave online condolences for the family and to get the link for viewing the memorial service online, please visit www.larkinmortuary.com. To virtually attend services through zoom please visit https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8444885530
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My sincerest condolences to the family of Joan Herrick She was my speech therapist teacher form the early 1970's
dear Kent, Joe, and Paul,
We were astounded to find that you have lost Joan. She truly was a pillar of strength and grace. Please know that we are with you in prayer.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Joan was very instrumental in helping my son Mark, who has autism, reach his full potential. She was a wonderful advocate in helping to assure that his needs were met. I learned SO much from her and was able to pass along her knowledge to many other people over the years. I know Joan helped many people. I was so blessed to have had her in my life. Thank you for sharing Joan, and again I’m so very sorry for your loss.
Joe and Paul,
So sorry to hear about your mom. We have always loved her and have fond memories of our time spent with your family. She was very good to us.
May the Lord comfort you at this sad time.
I want to let you know how much I loved Joan. She had a heart that brought you into her. We would find each other after or before church. And we would hug and tell each other how much we cared for each other.
That was unique to Joan. I will miss her so much!
Love, Sharron Cowan
I am so very sorry for your loss, Paul, Amy, Braden and Britney and the entire Herrick family. Joan was always such a sweetheart when I got to see her when she visited Ohio. I will miss her.