Joanne Daly

Joanne Daly of Redmond passed away December 4th in the loving arms of her girls. She was born in Klamath Falls, OR to William W. and Lula Beth (Bradshaw) Olson. She graduated from Klamath Union High School in 1961. She was a member of the varsity Rally Squad, pep club and actively involved in the student council and school activity clubs. She attended Shasta College where she was voted freshmen Homecoming princess. Joanne was a suburban girl who fell in love with horses. Her mother saved money for her first horse by clipping coupons and saving green stamps. She got involved in 4H as a youth and won many ribbons and trophies. She fell in love with Rodeo and Barrel Racing which became a huge part of her life. She married Patrick Lynn Daly of Culver, Oregon in 1964. They made their home in Klamath Falls until 1970, then settled their family in Redmond where they started their own plumbing and excavation business. Joanne and her family competed in rodeos throughout the Northwest. Some of her favorite memories were winning the Lake County Roundup three years in a row, and the Jefferson State Stampede in her hometown of Klamath Falls. She was also voted Best Dressed Barrel Racer in the NPRA. She was a founding member of the Oregon Barrel Racing Association and the Central Oregon Barrel Racing Association which is still going strong today. Joanne organized and produced many jackpot barrel races and buckle series in Central Oregon. She was also a driving force behind the tremendous success of the Oregon High School Rodeo State Finals that were held here in Redmond in the 1980s. She was extremely proud that her efforts produced such support from so many businesses and families in Central Oregon, making the high school rodeo state finals such a huge success. There was a parade downtown and the grandstands were always full of spectators, giving the cowboys and cowgirls from Redmond tremendous backing. Joanne worked in western retail for many years including Freemans Saddle Shop and Bill Steppes Western Wear in K-Falls and Oregon Stockmens in Redmond. She was self employed in the family construction business and co-owner of the Crooked River Railroad Dinner Train. Joanne loved working outdoors on her Deschutes River property west of Redmond and realized her dream of building a home on the banks of the river. Joanne loved, cared for, and changed many young lives. She was always there with a helping hand, kind gesture and loving advice. Her home was always open to any young person who needed a loving and safe place. Joanne devoted her life to Family, Friends, Horses and Rodeo. She was extremely proud of her grandchildren and was the best Nana ever. She loved gambling at casinos, camping with her huge family, hosting big BBQs and events at her River Place Ranch, and spending time with her family and friends. Joanne leaves behind her daughters, Brenda True (Willie), Shawna Williams (Travis) Cousin Ben Ridenour, Niece Becky Olson. Grandsons Kasey & Kody Williams, Sean & Trevor Ridenour and Granddaughter Willow True all of Redmond. Brother Warren Olson, Niece Lori Roberts (Steve) Nephews Jonas Olson (Julie) and Elias Olson. Joanne has many special friends and loved ones who will miss her deeply. Joanne enjoyed hosting a great get together! Please join us in honoring her January 11, 2014 1:00pm at the Pleasant Ridge Community Hall 7067 SW Canal Blvd Redmond. Potluck to follow. Memorial contributions may be made in Joannes name for the wonderful care from Partners In Care, 2075 NE Wyatt Ct., Bend, Oregon 97701. Funeral Home: Redmond Memorial Chapel 717 SW 6th Street Redmond, OR US 97756

Joanne Daly

May 2, 1943 - December 4, 2013