Barbara Joan Truax
November 3, 1933 ~ August 24, 2014
Barbara Joan Truax of Pittsboro, Indiana, passed away on August 24, 2014. Known as Joan, she was born on November 3, 1933 to Everett and Laura Eva (Costello) Moyer in Fulton County, Indiana. On March 15, 1953, she married Harlan H. Truax, who survives her.
She and her husband farmed near Pittsboro, Indiana for years. She owned a catering business in Hendricks County for over 25 years and was well known as an excellent chef. Her love for flowers and gardening was evident when she entered many flowers, vegetable produce and floral arrangements exhibits in the Hendricks County Open Class. A member of Hendricks County Extension Homemakers for 60 years, Joan held the offices of county president and vice president; held most offices in her local club: South Middle Homemakers; and volunteered in the tutoring program through Wayne Township Adult Basic Education. She also served on the State Extension Homemakers Host-A-Hoosier committee for many years.
Joan served as Indiana Farm Bureau District 5, Hendricks County Farm Bureau and Middle Township woman leader. She helped organize and participate in Hendricks County Ag Day for many years, stopping only when her health did not permit her to participate. She also served as county membership chair and participated in the Indiana Farm Bureau Food Check-Off and Ag in the Classroom programs. She was past secretary on the Hendricks County Porkette Board, and was an in-store demonstrator for Indiana Pork Producers.
Joan was a member of the Hendricks County Cooperative Extension Board and Youth Council. She also served on the Indiana Statewide REC Annual Meeting Planning Committee for spouses and was in the National Rural Electric Women’s Association. She was an alum of Leadership Hendricks County, and supported it for many years. Joan was an active member of the Pittsboro Christian Church for 61 years. She served in many committees was a Deacon and Elder, held the office of church treasurer, and was a Sunday School teacher. She was a member of Christian Women’s Fellowship and served as president and service director.
Survivors include her husband and 4 children, Hal (Susie) Truax, Pittsboro, Trena (Ken) Trusty, Columbia, TN, Brenda (Andy Hasara) Truax, Indianapolis, and Jill (Paul Dilts) Truax, Indianapolis; and 6 grandchildren, Tamara (Adam) Ogle, Frankfort, Laura (Davey) Estes, Westfield, Keith (Tori) Trusty, Cane Ridge, TN, Mariah Truax, Bend, OR, Ethan Truax, Pittsboro, and Carena Hasara, Indianapolis; 4 great grandchildren, Ian and Zane Ogle and Lucas and Olivia Estes.
The memorial services will be held September 27 at 4:00 p.m. at the Pittsboro Christian Church; visitation will be from 2-4 p.m. at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pittsboro Christian Church, Wayne Township Adult Basic Education or the Farm Bureau Foundation.
Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Carlisle - Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. Visit www.carlislebranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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Always had homemade yeast rolls at Grandmas each Sunday as a child. Remember each had tp have our Own cup to drink from
Brenda, I will never forget your Mom making liver and onions when I stayed with your family after getting out of the hospital while being pregnant with Micaiah. It was my first real meal in 2 1/2 months and what I had been craving so badly. The part I will never forget though is her taking the time to teach me ‘her techniques’ to keeping liver from drying out while cooking. Your Mom was so sweet, kind, and amazing to a very scared young soon to be Mom. She never once looked down or treated me any different but showed me a true Christian spirit. G-d is definitely welcoming a wonderful angel into his gates. You and your family are in my prayers at this difficult time of her no longer being here with you on Earth. It will be hard to get use to but she will always be with you in spirit in everything you do and everything she has taught you.
Joan was a GREAT influence and help to my life. She gave me good cooking and housekeeping advice. We always worked well as a team catering or gardening.I always knew she was always there as a true friend.I’ll miss her in so many ways.
Remembering Joan in high school at Grass Creek IN and renewing friendship when she was District 5 Womens Leader and we were together in IN Farm Bureau meetings and on trips. My sympathy to Harlan and their family. She was special!
Harlan, I’m very sorry to learn about Joan. I guess the last time I saw you and Joan was at a Farm Bureau meeting in Rockville. I don’t remember if she was at the 50th SWCD meeting, but I remember talking with you at that meeting. My sympathy Harlan and your family Bill Swern Rockville, IN 9/17/14
I remember Joan from cooking along side of her at the Hendricks County Extension Building at the old fair grounds. Joan taught me so many things not only about cooking but of life. She was always smiling. When she had to be away for a workshop she asked me to step in and cook a meal for 250 young farmers. I almost fainted, Joan had faith in me. When I recceived the Jane Award I thought of Joan and how many others she hid her light behind. I still cook her cranberry dish every Thanksgiving. My Sympathy to Harlan and all the kids. I know mom is smilling down on the wonderful family she loved so much. She will be missed. Alway in my heart Frankie Konovsek Brownsburg, In.
I remember working with Joan during my years at an Avon, Indiana accounting firm. I have fond memories of her. I’m so sorry for your loss. Brenda Kenworthy