Joan (Lukens) Cunningham

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Joan was born on 30 June 1930 in Beloit, Mitchell, Kansas, USA.^[1][2]

In 1935 according to 1940 census Joan (age about 4) was living in Center Twp., Mitchell, Kansas, USA.^[3]

Parents (confirmed): 1940.^[3]

In the 1940 census Joan (age about 9) was living in Center Twp., Mitchell, Kansas, USA. Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Daughter. Note: (N6303).^[3]

On 1 March 1953 Joan (age 22) was living in Center Twp., Mitchell, Kansas, USA.^[4]

When Joan was 24 she married Karl Eugene Cunningham on 23 August 1954 in Event: Linda, Doug, Diane, Karen. The couple had 4 children: Linda Jo Cunningham, Douglas Karl Cunningham, Diane Marie Cunningham and Karen Kay Cunningham.

On 1 February 1972 Joan (age 41) was living in Bethlehem, Northampton, Pennsylvania, USA. Religion: Episcopal.^[5]

In 1993 Joan (age about 62) was living in Beaver Falls, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA.^[6]

In 1995 Joan (age about 64) was living in Beaver Falls, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA.^[6]

In 1997 Joan (age about 66) was living in Virgin Islands.

Joan died at the age of 88 on 19 May 2019 and was buried in Cecil, Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.^[7]

Research Notes

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Joan married on an unknown date in Note: (N6305). Children

On an unknown date Joan was living in Research Note*.^[8]

Photo: in (M17349).

Achievements: in Note: (N6304).^[9]

Obituarym-8716642: in Source:. Note: (N2345).

Obituarym-8716642: in obituary for Joan Cunningham.

Joan married on an unknown date in obituary for Joan Cunningham. Source:

Obituary

'Joan Elizabeth Cunningham

(Joni Aunt Joanne as she was fondly known), was taken to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 19, 2019. Joni was born June 30, 1930 to Lyle and Lois Lukens of Beloit, Kansas. She was 1 of 4 sisters, a farm gal since birth. Her early farm skills, including driving a tractor, gave her the strong, yet kind and gentle determination she carried with her throughout her life. Her spirit was humble, her prayers were powerful, her hospitality immeasurable, and her smile was infectious.'.

• No note uses id N6303. This text was just removed 'Name:'.
• No note uses id N6304. This text was just removed 'It is not for everyone, but living aboard a sailboat can add a lot of spice to your life. This is especially true for Joan and me. Having spent most of our growing up years in central Kansas, we thought water was for drinking and had no concept of living on and traveling by water.'.
• A fact of type 'Parents (confirmed)' had no date but shared a ref with a 'Census:' fact with the date '1940'. So the fact with no date had its date set to that.
• Changed Current Last Name from LNAB of 'Lukens' to the last name 'Cunningham' of the last husband 'Karl Eugene Cunningham'.

Notes

Joni’s bright, sweet, cheerful demeanor was still reflected in her later years, when her cognitive abilities were diminished. Yet most importantly of all, if you had the pleasure of knowing Joni, you would know how zealous she was for the Lord; how dedicated she was to her husband Karl; how much she loved her children; and how well she cared for her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, Karl; sister, Jean Widrig; her four children; Linda Joseph (Doug), Doug Cunningham (Kim), Diane Deffenbaugh (Paul), and Karen Cunningham. She is preceded in death by her sisters, Christine Buchanan and Charlene Myers. She will be fondly remembered by her grandchildren, Melissa (Kent), Leslie (Chase), Danielle (Isaac), Kelsey, Sam, and Kurt, as well as her great grandchildren, Logan, Landon, Lawson, Savannah, Weston and several wonderful nephews and nieces. Visitors will be received Friday, May 31, 2019 from 5:30-8:00 pm at College Hill Reformed Presbyterian Church, 3217 College Avenue in Beaver Falls and from 9:00-10:00 am on Saturday, June 1, 2019. A memorial service will be held at the church on June 1 at 10:15 am. Special thanks is extended to Dr. Lorraine Hutchings, her staff and Kindred Hospice for the care provided to Joni during this season of her life. Arrangements are being personalized by the Saul-Gabauer Funeral Home, Inc.

Joan E Lukins. [Joan E Lukens]. [Lukens] Age: 9 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1931. Gender: Female Race: White Birthplace: Kansas Marital Status: Single Relation to Head of House: Daughter Home in 1940: Center, Mitchell, Kansas. Map of Home in 1940: Center, Mitchell, Kansas. Inferred Residence in 1935: Center, Mitchell, Kansas. Residence in 1935: Center Sheet Number: 1B Attended School or College: Yes Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 4th grade. Neighbors: View others on page. Household Members. Age Relationship Lyle M Lukins. 40 Head Loas R Lukins. 35 Wife Charles L Lukins. 11 Daughter Christene L Lukins. 11 Daughter Joan E Lukins. 9 Daughter Jean M Lukins. 6 Daughter

Well, that all changed when the family moved to western Pennsylvania. We left the familiarity of location, and the comfort of family and friends, to transfer to Geneva College in Beaver Falls, PA. Our pastor, Dean Smith, who had sailed on Lake Placid in New York suggested that since we had teenage children we might enjoy sailing the “homemade” sailfish that he and his father had constructed. After a little “hagglin'” over price and with two free lessons thrown in we bought the sailboat. That was the beginning of an exciting and expensive love affair. I could not read enough or talk with enough people about sailing. Within six months, we had moved up to a 13′ sloop which was and still is our favorite boat. After about five years of sailing the gel coat off “the Ghost” it seemed reasonable to purchase a 22′ Philip Rhodes design. It was a big boat for our little Lake Arthur. One hot, windless, August day, we began to get big ideas about sailing the Caribbean which had always sounded exciting and adventuresome. So, in November of 1978 it was off to the Virgin Islands for our first “bareboat” charter. That turned out to be a major turning point in our lives. At this time Geneva College was encouraging faculty to think of educational experiences outside the conventional classroom. What was more logical than to develop a course that would include a cross cultural experience – astronomy, marine biology, meteorology, navigation, and learning how to sail? So for next ten years and a total of 15 charters from the Virgin Islands to the Grenadines, we spent a week to three weeks in the Caribbean. Now we knew for certain that when we retired we wanted to live aboard our own sail boat for a few years and broaden our horizons. But, being a part of a very serious evangelical Christian community all of our lives, we did not want to just “dial out”. Many things would have to fall into place for us. With much thought and lots of prayer, we forged ahead. Determining the “right” boat was an immense undertaking. It was finally decided to use a Tom Colvin “Gazelle” (steel hull) with a modified Chinese junk rig. Upon retiring in 1989 we contracted to have the hull fabricated in North Carolina.

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During the construction period we moved to Green Bay Marina near Oriental, NC where we spent about 30 months finishing the interior and doing all the mechanical, electrical and rigging on the boat. These were exciting years made more so by the boat buil ding friends we made along the way. We also had the privilege of helping to establish the first Presbyterian Church in America in Pamlico County. After much consideration we finally decided upon the name, KALA-D, for our new boat which means King And Lord Always-Deo (Latin for God.) We moved aboard in June of 1993 leaving Oriental and following the Bondurants, veterans of three Atlantic crossings, up the Intra Coastal Waterway (ICW) to the Chesapeake. We were then on our own. Our travels took us as far north as Block Island, Watchhill, Rhode Island and Stonington, Connecticut where friends and family visited. Then it was back down the ICW. On Christmas day we arrived in Ft. Myers, Florida after crossing Lake Okeechobee. Three months were spent waiting for two grandsons to be born and then is was off to Marathon, the Bahamas, Acklins, Mayaguana, the Turks and Caicos, Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico. In June of 1994 our son Doug and daughter Karen joined us to sail to Curacao. After a delightful time in Curacao, we were off to Bonaire and Chichirivichi on the north coast of Venezuela. After several months in Venezuela we hauled out in Trinidad. We then went to Tobago and made our way up the Windward and Leeward Islands arriving in the USVI in December of 1994. We have now spent a year in the beautiful USVI and BVI which means that by God’s Grace we survived the second worst hurricane season in Caribbean history. Without a doubt surviving Hurricane “Marilyn” (we were aboard for the entire storm) was the scariest hours of our 10,000 miles of travel. Many of the officials throughout the islands appreciate a gift so I, being a Gideon, gave out many Spanish and English New Testaments which seemed to be well received. We took the names of the people and they are now a part of our prayer list. Another part of our ministry has been to enable a number of people who otherwise would not take a Caribbean vacation to spend time with us. So far we have had over 50 guests in the past year and expect more in 1996. There are some random thoughts about the cruising life. It is far safer and healthier than living and driving in the USA. You never go over about seven knots and the water is soft and only a few feet away. You can get along fine without TV and refrigeration. Takes some adjustment but quite manageable. No refrigeration means you eat less meat and more fresh fruits and vegetables. A very good diet. You meet fascinating fellow cruisers and the natives on most of the islands are very friendly and responsive. The wardrobe is quite simple since you are usually barefoot and in a swim suit except for trips ashore. One of the more difficult tasks is that of maintaining the boat in a tropical and salt water environment. But that gives you something to do besides swim, sail, snorkel and drink iced tea. We are humbly thankful for the good health and safety God has given and we would encourage anyone considering this life to “go for it”. The USVI and BVI may be one of the most ideal areas in the entire Caribbean. The Lord willing we will be in this area for a while longer so look for KALA-D and if you do not know us, introduce yourselves. We love meeting new people as well as renewing friendships.

Karl and Joan Cunningham, 403 35th Street, Beaver Falls, PA 15010.

Sources

1. ↑ Birth: The McMillan Genealogy compiled by Vera Brown (1987). (accessed before 6 December 2022)
2. ↑ Birth: U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2 NOTEVoter Registration Lists, Public Record Filings, Historical Residential Records, and Other Household Database Listings,
   Record for Joan Cunningham Link: https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=1732&h=269651435&indiv=try https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=1732&h=269651435&indiv=try.
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1 3.2} 1940 Census: 1940 United States Federal Census NOTESixteenth Census of the United States, 1940,
   Year: 1940; Census Place: Center, Mitchell, Kansas; Roll: m-t0627-01246; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 62-12.
4. ↑ Census: Kansas, City and County Census Records, 1919-1961,
   Kansas State Historical Society; Topeka, Kansas; Collection Name: Population Schedules and Statistical Rolls: Cities (1919-1961); Reel Number: 31984_254790 Record for Joan Lukens File Link: https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=2270&h=1436665&indiv=try https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=2270&h=1436665&indiv=try.
5. ↑ Residence: Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Church and Town Records, 1669-2013,
   Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records; Reel: 550 Record for Joan Elizabeth Lukens File Link: https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=2451&h=1310262&indiv=try https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=2451&h=1310262&indiv=try.
6. ↑ ^{6.0 6.1} Residence: U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1 NOTEVoter Registration Lists, Public Record Filings, Historical Residential Records, and Other Household Database Listings,
   Record for Joan E Cunningham Link: https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=1788&h=262755090&indiv=try https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=1788&h=262755090&indiv=try.
7. ↑ Burial: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current NOTEFind A Grave,
   Record for Joan E Cunningham Link: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/199502572 https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/199502572.
8. ↑ Residence: Genealogy Notes by Elva Tice Michal, 1998 NOTESource Medium: Book. (accessed before 6 December 2022)
9. ↑ Achievements: Online Resource. Citing: Karl and Joan - Sailing Vessel "KALA-D". usvi.net Link: https://usvi.net/archives/sailing-your-own-boat-in-an-island-paradise/four-couples-who-made-the-break/karl-and-joan-sailing-vessel-kala-d/ Note: https://usvi.net/archives/sailing-your-own-boat-in-an-island-paradise/four-couples-who-made-the-break/karl-and-joan-sailing-vessel-kala-d/ (accessed before 6 December 2022)

See also:

• Ancestry.com California, Voter Registrations, 1900-1968 Publication: Name: Ancestry.com Operations Inc; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2017; NOTEGreat Register of Voters