Joanne Russell Buchanan Millard |
| Posted 2026-03-28 by mhenderson |
| Published by Yuma Sun on Mar. 26, 2026 - Yuma, Arizona - Joanne Russell Buchanan Millard, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and aunt, was born on July 31, 1941 and passed away on February 24, 2026. Her husband of 55 years, Jack Millard, passed away one day later. Raised in Santa Barbara, California, Joanne earned a Bachelor's Degree in History from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and a Master's Degree in Library Science from the University of California, Berkeley. She worked as a Reference Librarian for 40 years, including 20 years in the Yuma County Library system, where she managed the Reference Department and pioneered the Special Services program for senior, disabled and homebound Yumans. Joanne loved her family above all. She was endlessly compassionate and thoughtful and enjoyed caring for animals, knitting and crocheting, gardening, learning and reading (although she always read the last page of a book first, to make sure it had a happy ending!). She was a member of Immaculate Conception Parish for 40 years. She is survived by her son, Robert Millard; her daughter, Kathleen "Jeanie" Lohmann; her son-in-law, Brian Lohmann; grandsons, Django, George, Lohmann and Alistair Keefe Lohmann, and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to ChildFund or Doctors Without Borders, or simply visit your local library and thank a librarian for their hard work. Please sign the guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/yumasun |
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