Church-goer, longtime Claremonter, “Gram” to 49

Joanne Marie Wise, a 43-year Claremont resident, died from a massive stroke on August 8, 2018. On home hospice the last six days of her life, Mrs. Wise died surrounded by her loving family. She was 86 years old.

Joanne was born in Pasadena, California on June 25, 1932 to Sylvester and Margaret Moore. She had two sisters, Barbara and Marian, and a brother, David.

Mrs. Wise was an active member of Purpose Church (formerly Pomona First Baptist) for more than 30 years. She loved her church and friends, and was a faithful servant of the lord, her family shared.

Mrs. Wise spent most of her years raising her five children but later returned to work as a caterer for Marie-Antoinette, where she worked for 10 years. She went on to enjoy a 17-year career with Clark’s Drugs.

She will be missed, but her family will be comforted knowing she is now with her lord and savior.

Mrs. Wise was preceded in death by her two sisters, Barbara Dobbs and Marian Moore.

She is survived by her brother David Moore of North Dakota; her five daughters, Linda Bryant of Junction City, Oregon; Cathy Wise of Atascadero; Jeanne Wise, Carol Johnson and Tricia Davis, all of Claremont. She also leaves behind 15 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.

A memorial service for Mrs. Wise was held Thursday, August 16. Donations in her memory may be made to Purpose Church, 601 N. Garey Ave., Pomona, CA 91768 or by visiting purposechurch.com.