Joan Stream, 89, Longtime Kirkwood Resident, Dies

Joan Stream, a long time resident of Kirkwood, an active volunteer for organizations in the area and a lifelong St. Louis Cardinals fan, died on Wednesday, April 3, at age 89.

According to her funeral notice, she was surrounded by her large family when she died. Family members made a point of expressing their gratitude to Bethesda Dilworth Nursing Home for the excellent care she received the last six years.

Mr. Stream is survived by her eight children, who include Scott Stream, president of Kirkwood School Board, and brother Rick Stream, a Republican member of the Missouri state House of Representatives from the 90th district.

She is also survived by children Donald (Joann) Stream; Roger Stream; Douglas (Anne) Stream; Jeffrey (Shelly) Stream; Chris (Nancy) Stream; and Laurie Stream; 19 grandchildren and six great-granchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband Lawrence Edward Stream, who died in 1963 at 42.

Mrs. Stream graduated in 1941 from University City High School and received a full scholarship to attend Brown University; she later transferred to Washington University and graduated Phi Beta Kappa in 1945.

Mrs. Stream's volunteer work included: Keysor Elementary School; First Presbyterian Church of Kirkwood, where she was a member for more than 62 years; a Pink Lady volunteer at St. Joseph Hospital; a volunteer with the youth baseball Khoury League; an active supporter of the Muny Opera since 1946; Forest Park forever member and St. Louis Zoo Friend.

Services will be Sunday, April 7, 3 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Kirkwood, 100 E. Adams, 63122. A reception at the church will follow immediately. A private burial will be held Monday morning. Donations may be made to the Salvation Army of St. Louis or the Kirkwood School District Foundation c/o Joan Stream Scholarship Fund.