Joann (Barnes) Dalen passed peacefully into heaven on Friday, the 15th day of November, 2013. Her struggles and pain are no more. She is once again rejoined with the true love of her life, Don.
Joann was born in Hastings Nebraska on March 16, 1937. The family moved to Colorado shortly thereafter and this is where she grew up. It was in 1955 that she met the love of her life, Don Dalen. They were married on May 24, 1958 in Denver, Colorado. They lived in Denver until 1978 when they moved to Casper and opened Don's Glass. They served the needs of many faithful customers until Don's death in 2001. The business was then closed and Joann began her second career working with her daughter in a company they started together called "Sparkle and Shine". They worked very closely together until Joann's health would not allow her to continue.
Don and Joann had three children; Donnie Dalen, Darla (Dalen) Kraft and Dannie Dalen, all currently residing in Casper. They were also blessed with five grandchildren; Savana and Jordan Kraft and Brady, Tyler and Madison Dalen. They all loved their Grandma and Grandpa very much!
A celebration of Joann's life will be held on November 19th from 1:00 until 3:00 at the Casper Shrine Club, 1501 W 39th Street. Memorials may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children, Korein Travel Fund or the Casper Make-A-Wish Foundation.
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