Joan Carol Maycock Record was born in 1940 on January 25 ^th to Joseph Nels Maycock and Doris Velma Maycock.  Joan was the third generation on a ranch west of Gillette, Wyoming.  Joan had two brothers that both died in infancy.  Her early years were spent playing alone as the nearest neighbors lived miles away.  When Joan was four years old, her father gave her a Shetland Pony named Koko.  This started a love affair with animals that lasted her entire life.

Joan's mother was a certified teacher and taught Joan first grade at home.  A young teacher was hired for second and third grade and would ride horseback with Joan every morning, two and a half miles to a school house.  Joan attended high school in Gillette.  She graduated in a class with 59 other kids, many of whom remained life long friends.   She met Jerry Record in her Junior year of high school.  Joan and Jerry were married in 1960 and remained together for the rest of Joan's life.

Joan and Jerry lived in many places and Joan's radiant personality brought joy and light to many.  The couple had four children: Sarah, Janel, Philip and Michael.  They have ten grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Joan passed away suddenly on Sunday, March 24 ^th from complications following a recent surgery.

Services will be held on April 1 ^st at 2:00 PM at Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home in Rapid City, South Dakota.  A second service will follow on April 6 ^th at 1:00 PM at Mount Pisgah Cemetery in Gillette, Wyoming

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be sent to Youth and Family Services, 1920 N. Plaza Blvd., Rapid City, South Dakota, 57702.

Heaven's stars shine a little brighter now.