Joan Alexander, 84, of Northfield, Minnesota passed away Thursday, May 19, 2016, surrounded by family at Northfield Hospital Long Term Care Center.

Joan was born June 27, 1931, in Little Falls, Minnesota, to Melvin and Florence (Bohman) Thor. She was married to her best friend, Robert (Bob) Alexander, for 51 years until his passing.

She is survived by her children: Tom (Ruth Ann) Alexander, Paul Alexander, Pam (Bill) Springer, Linda (Art) Barnett, Jan (Todd) Jasmin, and Beth (LeAllan Estrem) Alexander; daughter-in-law Marijo Alexander, 22 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren; sister Jean Thor Cook, brother-in-law John Whittier, Aunt Evelyn Folstrom; as well as other family and friends.

Joan was preceded in death by her husband, Bob and her sons James and David.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 24, 2016, at Faith United Methodist Church in Farmington, Minnesota, with visitation one hour prior. Interment will be at Corinthian Cemetery in Farmington. Memorials preferred to the donor’s favorite charity.