Lorretta Joan Hedberg (nee Bussey)

May 9, 1939 - April 13, 2022
Joan Hedberg passed away April 13, 2022 at Langley Gardens Care Home, at the age of 82. She was born May 9, 1939 to Aslaug and Roy Bussey in New Westminster.
She was predeceased by her husband Ernie in 1998.
Ernie and Joan loved to roam in their RV, ticking off all the spots they visited on maps.
In her early years, Joan worked in the grocery industry, ran a small business, and was a realtor. Notably, Joan was the first woman to become Chair of the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board. Joan's passion was genealogy and tracking down "the ever elusive ancestors" during her travels and at home.
Joan is survived by her children Deb (Bob), Cindy (Wally) and Rob (Wendy), grandchildren Karrie (Paul), Kris (Amber), Brad (Chrissy), Nicole, Sarah (Kyle) and Mike, great-grandchildren Garrett, Colin, Balian, Micheal, Max and Liam, her sister Jean, brother Norm, nieces Monica (Mark) and Denise.
A graveside service will be held at Langley Lawn Cemetery May 9, 2022 at 11 am.