Joan Gale Stout

On behalf of the family and with deep sorrow we announce the passing of Joan Gale Stout of Port Orford, OR. Joan passed away surrounded by dear friends on February 26, 2025. Joan was born on September 21, 1941 in Boston, MA to Ruth Abigail Mendoza and George William Mendoza. Joan was the eldest of three siblings; her sisters are Nancy Mendoza and Pat Jenner.

Earlier in her life, Joan was married to Roger Edwin Stout, who was in the Air Force, and together they traveled the world and raised two beautiful, talented children, Jeff Stout and Staci Mendoza. Jeff lives in Iowa with his wife Sue, and Staci lives in England, along with her daughter, Charlotte. Joan will be dearly missed by her family.

In the second chapter of Joan’s life, she married J. Michael Kenyon, a well-known reporter and wrestling historian, where Joan went on to have many new adventures, traveling the country and meeting people. Joan and J. Michael eventually landed in Port Orford, fell in love with the scenery and great people, and decided to settle in. 

Joan loved expressing herself through art, and was a prolific painter throughout most of her life. She also loved to share her artwork with friends in the community. Joan was an active member of the Port Orford community center for many years, playing cards most mornings with her dear friend Dutch, along with Tuesday get-togethers with her girlfriends to play cards, tell stories, talk politics, and laugh. Joan always had a smile on her face, a mischievous twinkle in her eye, and was known for shaking her finger at you when she got fired up.

Joan will not be forgotten by many wonderful friends and her family. We will all miss her infectious smile, her ability to make people happy, and the way she made everyone a part of her life.

Joan’s ashes will be laid during a private ceremony along the coast of her home, Port Orford.

Goodbye Joan, we love you, and will miss you dearly.

Cremation rites have been held at Ocean View Memory Gardens Crematory, Coos Bay under the direction of Coos Bay Chapel 685 Anderson Ave. 541-267-3131. www.coosbayareafunerals.com
 

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