Joan Eileen (Haugeberg) Love, 72, Minot, died Monday, December 31, 2018 in a Minot Hospital surrounded by her family and friends.

Joan was born July 2, 1946 in Minot, North Dakota, the daughter of Milton and Josephine (Endresen) Haugeberg. Joan attended country schools before graduating from Minot High School in 1964.

Joan married and had two beautiful children, Karl (Tracy)Carson her loving son and Carrie St. Croix her loving daughter. Joan re-married and lived for 18 years in California. Joan return to Minot in 1992, where she made a home and a new life for herself.  Joan prided herself on being a loving grandmother and in her work as a trainer/support specialist at REM. Joan was also a caregiver for Ward County home health, assisting elderly individuals. Joan also worked at the  Goodwill Thrift Store and Suds n Sun Laundromat in Minot.

Joan was a former member of Saron Lutheran Church in rural Minot and the Freedom Township Farmer's Union. She was a former member of the Gasmann 4-H Club. Joan loved spending time with her family and embroidering special gifts and blankets.

Joan is survived by her children, Carrie St. Croix, Minot; Karl (Tracy) Carson, Bismarck, ND; her grandchildren; Casey (Lora), Tyler (Ciera), Gunnar, Tucker (Mataia), Austin, Emily, Zoe and Jett; her great grandchildren; Cade, Brynn, Lexi, Tavyn, Jersey, Jagger and Charley; her brother, Orlin (Ivadell) Larson, Washburn, ND; her sister, Marilyn (Elwin) Bergiman, LaPuente, CA; several nieces, nephews, cousins, many dear friends, and her dog, Millie.

Joan was preceded in death by her parents, Milton and Josephine, brother, Gary and sister, Doreen Haugeberg.

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