DEINES, Joanna M. 1915-2007 Joanna M. Deines, 91, passed away on May 10, 2007. She was born in Odessa, Wash., to William and Mary K. (Borgans) Eichler on Sept. 16, 1915. One of twelve children, she grew up in the Yakima Valley in Washington. She moved to Portland in 1937 and married Jack C. Deines in November of 1938. Their marriage was blessed with two children, a son Jack W. and a daughter, Mary K. Lukens. Joanna was an active member of Rivercrest Community Church, a charter member of the American Historical Society of Germans from Russia, and a member of Eastern Star. She dedicated her life to her church and her family and her many friends. She also opened her home to her children's friends and many family members over the years as a place of refuge. There was always room for one more at Joanna's home and table. Over a period of ten years she opened her home and became a "billet Mom" to the many members of the Portland Winterhawks Hockey Team. "Grams" was always a favorite of the Winterhawks Players. Joanna was an extraordinary cook, whether preparing meals at home or for large church dinners, often feeding 500 - 1,000 people in the evening. No one left one of her meals hungry or unsatisfied. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. at Rivercrest Community Church, 3201 N.E. 148th Ave., Portland, OR on Tuesday, May 15, 2007. Private interment will be at Rose City Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Rivercrest Community Church in her name. Public viewing will be held on Monday, May 14, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Ross Hollywood Funeral Home. Published in The Oregonian