Obituary of Joan Coombs

Longtime Banning resident, Joan Coombs, passed away October 9, 2010. A native of Queens, NY, she came to Banning with her husband Phil in 1946. Joan was active in the Banning Woman's Club for many years and recently with the Gilman Ranch Hands. She is survived by sons Robert of Banning, and Phil of Rhinelander, Wisconsin. A memorial service will be at 2 pm on Thursday, October 14 at Wiefels & Son Mortuary in Banning. A memorial potluck reception will follow at the Gilman Ranch Museum, 1901 W. Wilson St. in Banning. Donations to the Gilman Ranch Hands can be made in lieu of flowers by calling Herb Spencer at 951-769-6020, or by mailing to: Gilman Ranch Hands; P.O. Box 741; Banning, CA 92220.