Joan Brightbill

BRIGHTBILL, Joan (Zimmerman) -- 71, of Apache Junction, AZ, formerly of San Jose entered into rest on Feb. 24, 2003 with her family at her side. Joan will be greatly missed by her beloved husband, Jack Brightbill, daughter and son-in-law Sue and Scott Few of Lima, OH, daughter and son-in-law Judy and Scott Morrella of San Jose and daughter Jane Telesco and Frank Parish of San Jose. Grandchildren, Nicole, Adam, Ryan, Kristina, Erin and Brandon, and step granddaughters Jessica and Neely. Joan also leaves behind other loving family and many special friends. Born March 6, 1931 in Washington, D.C. to Joseph Hunt and Dorothy Reilly. She graduated from Lebanon Catholic High School in Lebanon, PA in 1949. Joan moved to Lima, OH with her family in 1967. From Lima she moved to San Jose in 1972 where she retired from Siemens. She chose to move to AZ to enjoy her retirement years with her husband, Jack. Friends are invited to attend a Vigil at CHAPEL OF FLOWERS, 900 S. 2nd Street, San Jose on Sunday, March 2, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. A Memorial and Graveside Service will be held on Monday, March 3 at 10:30 a.m. at Santa Clara Mission Catholic Cemetery, 490 Lincoln St., Santa Clara. In lieu of flowers, please remember Joan with a donation to the American Lung Association.