Joan E. Noser, 67, of Rochester, died peacefully Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at Seasons Hospice after a courageous battle with cancer.

Joan was born on April 12 ^th , 1948 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester to Estelle and Earl Huey.  She attended St. Francis School and graduated from Lourdes High School in 1966.  She went on to graduate from the University of Minnesota with a degree in interior design.  On June 26, 1971, she married Gary Noser at St. Francis Church in Rochester.  Their marriage was blessed with four children.

Joan worked briefly in design in Minneapolis and New York before beginning her family.  She also assisted in the creation of her husband's business, Quarry Hill Park Animal Hospital and designed the family home in Rochester.  Devoted to the Catholic Faith, Joan gave generously of her time and treasure and was an ardent defender of life. Her humility was exceeding.

Joan was a model wife and mother.  She was tirelessly committed to her husband and children, supporting them in all of their undertakings in life.  Joan was always available for advice and encouragement.  She served as the family seamstress making an endless number of curtains, dresses alterations and baptismal gowns.  An amazing cook, she hosted countless family gatherings.  Watching Molly play golf, canning pickles with her grandsons, patriotism and praying the Rosary brought her joy.

Joan is survived by her devoted husband Gary; children, Jessica (Yasir) Aziz of Virginia, Britt (Kelly) Noser of Rochester, Josh (Ann) Noser of Rochester, Molly (Nick) Jarrett of Rochester; grandchildren Kristian, Leopold, Frederick, Theodor, Marie, Helene, Nadia, Wilhelm, Isaac, and Thomas; siblings Kathleen (Terrance) Smith, Carl Huey, and Mary Lawrence.  She was preceded in death by her parents.

Memorials are preferred to Pro-Life Action Ministries, http://plam.org/ .

The funeral Mass will be on Saturday, January, 16 ^th 2016 at 10:30AM at St. Francis Catholic Church in Rochester with Father Mark McNea officiating.  Lunch will be served after the burial.  Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.  Visitations will be held on Friday, January, 15 ^th 2016 from 5:00PM-8:00PM at River Park Chapel, Macken Funeral Home and one hour prior to the funeral Mass at the church on Saturday.

Macken Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.  Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com