For eleven years she cared for her widowed father in her and Chet's two-bedroom home. They were elated when they were allowed to adopt an infant boy. They named him Paul and asked Anderson to not be at home when the adoption overseers came to inspect the house because they were supposed to guarantee the baby had his own room. Joan's father was livid and packed his bags and moved in with another of his nine daughters. He never stayed with them ever again! No matter, Chet and Joan raised Paul, who had been a joyous addition to their lives.
Meanwhile, in the 1960's, Chet presented Joan with a present of paints and canvas. Joan laughed and tucked the gift into a closet for quite a long time. Joan's sister, Inez, was the painter, not her. Chet recognized that she also had a creative streak. Finally, Joan dug out her new paints and began a fruitful career as a painter. She sold many of her canvases in all types of medium and gave a large amount away. She would paint neighbor children and relatives' portraits. Examples of each type of medium she worked were always on display in her home in San Juan Capistrano - oils, watercolors, and sculpture. When Joan was in her mid 80's and visited her nephew Ernie Thom's home, she found a gallery of her paintings he had purchased. Joan was very happy to see her work on display.
She and Chet celebrated their 60th anniversary together before finding out that he had a terminal illness. Since his passing, Joan would have an evening toast to her Chet each evening - a very strong martini - the kind without the vermouth or the olive! Her step-grandson lived with her in San Juan Capistrano. She was very close to her late son's wife, who helped her celebrate her 87th birthday in September, 1999. Joan was the last of her immediate family to pass away. She died March 25, 2000 and her daughter-in-law had her ashes scattered at Dana Point in Orange County.
For eleven years she cared for her widowed father in her and Chet's two-bedroom home. They were elated when they were allowed to adopt an infant boy. They named him Paul and asked Anderson to not be at home when the adoption overseers came to inspect the house because they were supposed to guarantee the baby had his own room. Joan's father was livid and packed his bags and moved in with another of his nine daughters. He never stayed with them ever again! No matter, Chet and Joan raised Paul, who had been a joyous addition to their lives.
Meanwhile, in the 1960's, Chet presented Joan with a present of paints and canvas. Joan laughed and tucked the gift into a closet for quite a long time. Joan's sister, Inez, was the painter, not her. Chet recognized that she also had a creative streak. Finally, Joan dug out her new paints and began a fruitful career as a painter. She sold many of her canvases in all types of medium and gave a large amount away. She would paint neighbor children and relatives' portraits. Examples of each type of medium she worked were always on display in her home in San Juan Capistrano - oils, watercolors, and sculpture. When Joan was in her mid 80's and visited her nephew Ernie Thom's home, she found a gallery of her paintings he had purchased. Joan was very happy to see her work on display.
She and Chet celebrated their 60th anniversary together before finding out that he had a terminal illness. Since his passing, Joan would have an evening toast to her Chet each evening - a very strong martini - the kind without the vermouth or the olive! Her step-grandson lived with her in San Juan Capistrano. She was very close to her late son's wife, who helped her celebrate her 87th birthday in September, 1999. Joan was the last of her immediate family to pass away. She died March 25, 2000 and her daughter-in-law had her ashes scattered at Dana Point in Orange County.
Family Members
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Nellie Demoretta Sophronia Franklin Brewer
1888–1987
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Oscar Elon Franklin
1891–1963
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Willie Belle Franklin Simons
1894–1985
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Thelma Blanche Andre Franklin Schambers
1895–1979
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Leonard Anderson "Frank" Franklin
1897–1973
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Viola Hixie "Vi" Franklin Paulsen
1899–1999
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Donna Deane Franklin Armstrong
1901–1989
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Nona Jean Franklin Tompkins
1903–1991
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Inez Jan Franklin Martin
1906–1979
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John Abraham "Buster" Franklin
1908–1994
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Margaret Ella Franklin Vance
1910–1996