Resident of Pittsburg

The Lord gently guided Joann Home surrounded by her devoted family. A lifelong resident of Pittsburg, Ca., she was deeply loved by all who were blessed to know her.

She shared many stories of her early years in Pittsburg.

Her heartfelt moments were of growing up on East 12th St. She had vivid memories of the WW11 years, and felt fortunate to be part of the what many consider the “Greatest Generation”.

After graduating Pittsburg H.S., Joann attended U.C.

Berkeley, graduating with Honors in English. She soon embraced the next chapter of her life, marrying William “Bill” Buchanan in 1952. During the early years of their marriage, Bill was stationed in Korea, while Joann was employed at Dow Chemical.

Upon Bill’s return, a young family soon became a welcome reality. The family moved to the early homestead of Buchanan Ranch and a life of cattle ranching, lovingly raising four rambunctious children, and caring for the various animals she adored. She could match most anyone’s physical, intellectual and emotional strength! Joann was ever-present in assisting local causes, community events, and was always involved in her children’s school and activities.

When the dinner bell rang, a large round table soon filled with family and any friends who might stop in for a visit. Meals were always delicious - accompanied by banter and talk of events of the day. All was highlighted by a great deal of laughter. Joann was an extraordinarily talented, compassionate and humorous woman. The family home was a safe haven for many friends and family.

All who knew her were in the finest presence of love, energy, intelligence and wit that life has to offer. Saying she will be missed from our lives is an understatement.

Embracing Joann’s memory are her four children -Doug Buchanan, Kevin Buchanan (Sharon), Don Buchanan (Joy) and Laurie Buchanan Pease (Dan). She deeply loved her 10 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.

Also surviving Joann are her four nephews, Glen, Paul, Wayne and Mark Czellecz.

Joann was preceded in death by her parents, Ted and Bernice Killeen, husband, Bill Buchanan, sister Joyce Killeen Czellecz and beloved daughter-in-law, Lynn O’Niell Buchanan.

In lieu of flowers, she would be honored by contributions to Hospice of the East Bay, and Cal Farley’s Boys Town.