Joan Lois Worthington's Obituary
Joan Karlin Worthington
January 27, 1929 ~ February 26, 2020
Joan was born January 27,1929 in San Rafael, CA, daughter of Eugene and Beverly (Skinner) Karlin, and passed on February 26, 2020 at home in Hayward.
She grew up in Oakland and made lifelong friends at Oakland High School. After attending Cal Arts and Crafts, her career evolved in sales with the Union Pacific Railroad.
Although she lived in several states, she was happy to return to her native California where she shared life with her family, friends, and many dachshunds.
Joan was preceded in death by her beloved sister, Ardynne O'Donnell and loving brother Ronald Karlin and his wife Barbara. She is survived by her beloved nieces and nephews and their families, Patricia (Serafino) Bianchi, Diane (Benny) Salaiz, Michael (Shelly) O’Donnell, Daniel O’Donnell, Gary (Kim) Karlin, David (Penny, deceased) Karlin, her adopted brother Ricardo Cavallera, and her longtime caregiver and BFF, Kay Stratton.
At her request, no services were held. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to a favorite animal foundation, that would make her smile…
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