Joann 'Joey' Alice Mousseau, 70

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister, Joann “Joey” Alice Mousseau, 70, of Pinehurst, Idaho, passed away Nov. 26, 2021, at Kootenai Health in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. She was born June 29, 1951, in Kellogg, Idaho. Joey was the daughter of Duane and Betty (Christman) Larsen.

Joey has lived in the Silver Valley all of her life. She attended and graduated from Kellogg High School in 1969. Joey furthered her education at the Walla Walla University of College Place, Wash., majoring in education and minoring in social work.

Joey was united in marriage to Doug Mousseau on Feb. 25, 1973, at the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Osburn.

Joey was a stay-at-home mom, but had also worked as a social worker for the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare in Wallace for five years.

Joey was a member and had served as Deaconess of the Osburn Seventh-day Adventist Church, a member of the Red Hat Ladies and a beloved member of the Tuesday Night Social Club, which met at the home/shop of Jim and Martha O’Reilly in Kellogg.

Joey loved and adored her family, she also enjoyed cooking, embroidery, scrapbooking, painting rocks and knitting. She was also a great supporter of the Special Olympics.

Joey is survived by her beloved husband of 48 years, Doug Mousseau of Pinehurst, Idaho; two children, Andrea Jo Mousseau of Pinehurst and Allison Ann Frazier (Shad) of Kingston, Idaho; one grandson, Dean Frazier and one grandson on the way; and two brothers, Robert Larsen (Kathy) of Spokane, Wash., and Bruce Larsen of Kellogg. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Joey was preceded in death by her parents.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, at the Osburn Seventh-day Adventist Church with Fred Christiansen officiating. A reception/luncheon will be held at the church following services.

Joey was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend; she was loved by so many and will be deeply missed.

The family suggests memorials may be made to the Osburn Seventh-day Adventist Church, P.O. Box 766 Osburn, ID 83849.

Shoshone Funeral Services & Crematory, Kellogg, is entrusted with services. You may share your special memories of Joey with her family at www.shoshonefuneralservice.com.