Joanna Field, wife of Irwin Field, national chairman of the United Jewish Appeal, died yesterday in Los Angeles, at the age of 43. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at Hillside Memorial Chapel in L.A. Mrs. Field was involved together with her husband as a team, beginning with their activities in the UJA Young Leadership Cabinet and continuing at all levels as Mr. Field rose through the ranks.
A statement issued here today on behalf of the officers and staff of the UJA cited Mrs. Field as “a deeply compassionate human being whose strength and fortitude were vitally supportive factors in the achievements of the past two years under the leadership of Irwin Field. Her incomparable sensitivity, understanding and unshakable faith in life served to inspire and encourage all who were privileged to know her. We have lost a close and valued friend. Humanity has lost a courageous and gracious human being.”
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