Joan Elaine Jaffe

Joan Elaine Jaffe, 60, Overland Park, KS, passed away Saturday August 27, 2011. Graveside services will be at 2:30pm Monday, August 29, 2011 at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to Village Shalom or Beth Shalom Synagogue. Joan was born in Cleveland, OH. She attended Miami of Ohio where she earned her undergraduate degree in education and went on to receive two Masters degrees. She was a member of MENSA and a life member of Hadassah. Joan taught High School math and English and coached debate in the Elgin, IL schools and later moved to the Chicago Public Schools where she continued in those same roles. Her life revolved around her students, helping them to advance and accomplish their goals. She was an avid reader.
She was preceded in death by her father: Jason Jaffe. Joan is survived by mother: Lottie Jaffe, Cleveland, OH; sister: Arlene Trope, Overland Park, KS; nephew: Mitchell Trope and his wife, Batsheva Glatt, Olathe, KS; nephew: Daniel Trope, Washington, DC; niece: Rachel Trope, Silver Spring, MD. Joan will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
The family would like to thank the staff at Village Shalom for their excellent care.