TOD, Joan Elaine(January 25, 1940 - November 17, 2015)Passed away peacefully on November 17, 2015 at the age of 75 after losing her battle to pancreatic cancer. She was predeceased by her husband Robert Tod, and her parents, Mable and Charles Finlay. Left to cherish her memory are her children Mike (Joan) of St. Albert, Haley (Joel) Pederson of Stettler, Alexa (Stuart) McConkey of Calgary, Phillip (Tara) of Mannville, and Phyllis (Morris) Knudsen of Maple Ridge, B.C.; and her 11 grandchildren Laura (Dan), Ian, Andrea, Alison, Elisha, Eric, Jaden, Brendan, Emily, Kayle, and Sara.Joan was born in Mannville, AB, the only child of Mable and Charles Finlay. Joan received her teaching certificate from the University of Alberta. After Joan married Robert Tod, they farmed together in Mannville and later retired to Camrose. Joan was a celebrated photographer and gardener. Her beautiful roses and gladiolas will be missed.A Funeral Service will be held at 2:30 p.m., Friday, November 20, 2015 from the Burgar Memorial Chapel (4817 51 Ave Camrose, Alberta) with Rev. Alan Richards officiating. Inurnment will take place in the Mannville Cemetery. If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions are gratefully accepted to the Canadian Diabetes Association, or to the Cancer Research Society. To send condolences, please visitwww.burgarfuneralhome.com. Burgar Funeral Home Camrose & Daysland (4817 51 Ave, Camrose, Alberta T4V 0V4) in care of arrangements. 780-672-2121."Dedicated service since 1906"