Joan Seyler Latham passed away Sunday, June 25, 2017 at the age of 96. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on April 27, 1921. She is survived by her daughters Leslie and Carol, her grandchildren Christopher Boyer and Shannon Blackwell, as well as three great grandchildren.

Growing up Joan played the piano and viola. She earned a Masters of Composition from the Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. While going to the conservatory Joan met a fellow composition student, William P. Latham, who she would marry in 1946. Joan spent many late nights copying her husband's music in preparation for performances or for submissions to publishers. On their 50 ^th wedding anniversary William composed a special piece for Joan declaring his love for her and what she meant to him over the years. It was performed at the University of  North Texas School of Music. She was also a choir director for her church in Iowa. She played the piano up until a few days prior to her death. Music enriched her life up until her death.

Services for Joan will be held at St. David's of Wales Episcopal Church at 10:30 am on July 3, 2017.

In lieu of flowers please send memorials to the St. David's Episcopal Church Choir.