Joni passed away at home April 12, 2026. She was born on June 28, 1952, in DeWitt, Iowa. She was the seventh child in what would be a total of eight children born to Harold and Mary Hahn.

The family moved around between Iowa, Washington and California, eventually settling in Eureka. Joni met and married David Hubbard in 1970. Joni had her son Bryan in 1971 and Jason in 1974. You could often find her bragging about her boys, sharing how proud she was of both of them.

She began her cosmetology career soon after Bryan was born. She opened her own salon, Harrison Styling, then she worked at Shear Designs, and finally retiring to her home salon where she could garden between clients. She loved sharing stories with all her clients, who inevitably became friends — while making them look and feel beautiful.

In 2008 Joni married George Bladow. George was her person; he loved and cherished her. Together Joni and George loved fishing, traveling, and enjoying the great outdoors. You could often find them enjoying their backyard, growing a variety of flowers, fruits, and veggies. She loved to entertain and cook for everyone. On any day you would find her doing a client’s hair, working in her backyard, reading or visiting with friends and family. Joni and George made their backyard and deck a tranquil place to gather, relax, and socialize. If you’ve been there, you know.

Joni is survived by her husband George, her son Bryan, and four of her siblings (Norma Pagel, Janice Worden, David Hahn and Lee Ann Walstrom). She leaves behind many nieces and nephews, whom she loved very much. She also leaves behind many special friends, all who became a huge part of her life: Katrina, Willa, Thea, Rosie, Emily, Diane, Debbie, Brent and Jessica are just a few of her closest friends that held their own special spot in her heart. She had many more people that meant so much to her she considered them family, we are sorry we can’t name them all. If you knew Joni, you knew she loved with all of her heart. She would bend over backwards to help the ones she loved. 

Joni was loved and is going to be greatly missed. Per her request, there will not be a ceremony. We ask that you keep her family in your prayers and enjoy a cocktail in her name. If you have a memory of Joni that you would like to share, please add to the comments. We would love to hear your stories of Joni.