Joan Harris Hill, 79, of Idaho Falls, passed away December 5, 2011, at her home. She was under the care of Hands of Hope Hospice. Joan was born on February 27, 1932, 3 minutes after her twin sister, in Ririe, Idaho, to Arthur C. Harris and Verna May Layman. She grew up and attended schools in Ririe. In 1950, she graduated from Ririe High School. On April 4, 1951, she married Lawrence A. Hill in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. He passed away January 23, 1994. Joan's adult life was spent in Idaho Falls. After her children left home, she worked part time at the Elks Club and she also made quilts for the LDS church's Humanitarian Services. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Joan enjoyed making quilts for each of her children and grandchildren. Her home was always open to anyone who stopped by. They were always offered a meal and a place to stay. She is survived by the following: Sons: Richard D. (Linda) Hill of Boise, ID; Douglas A. (Julia) Hill of Portland, OR; Wendell L. (Debbie, deceased) Hill of Boise, ID; Wayne D. (Kathy) Hill of Idaho Falls; and Jay (Ann) Hill of Boise, ID; Daughters: Beverly (Thomas) Sanford of Pocatello; Lorraine (James) Eyring of Milton Freewater, OR; Maureen (John) Strausbaugh of Idaho Falls; 23 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; brothers: Arlen (Lois) Harris of California and Paul (Kathy) Harris of Utah; and a sister, Ilene Bagley of Idaho Falls. Besides her husband and her parents, Joan was preceded in death by her twin sister, Jean Hammon and a brother, Reed Harris. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 10, 2011, at the Thayerwood LDS Ward Chapel, at the Park Taylor building, 5255 S. 5th W. with Bishop's counselor, Gary West officiating. The family will visit with friends one hour prior to the services at the church. Burial will be in Fielding Memorial Park Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.coltrinmortuary.com