Joan Lee Edgerton Gabert

Twin Falls - Joan Lee Edgerton Gabert, 78, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2010 at the River Ridge Care Center in Twin Falls surrounded by family. Joan was born July 3, 1932, in San Francisco, California, to Albert Lewis and Doris Louise Edgerton. She began attending San Francisco Ballet at the age of seven and became a company member and faculty member at the age of seventeen. Joan performed in many ballets and for the San Francisco Opera House but her true calling was teaching ballet. She loved playing piano and playing classical music. She was the owner and director of the School of Classic Ballet in San Rafael and Novato, California and later moved the Ballet school to Twin Falls, Idaho. In 1954 she married Edward Charles Grigg and to this marriage had one child. Joan divorced in 1961. Joan married Paul Robert Gabert in 1965 and to this marriage had two children. She lived in California until moving to Idaho 1984. Joan divorced in 1985. Joan retired at age 65 and then moved to the Treasure Valley in 2000 where she resided until moving back to Twin Falls in 2009. Joan is survived by her children Lori (Charles) Saul, David (Lori) Gabert and Michael (Vickie) Gabert; grandchildren, Aaron, Josh, Christopher, David, Kristiana, and Alyssa and 1 great-grandson, Aaron. She is preceded in death by her parents and ex-husband Paul Gabert. The family would like to thank the staff of Willowbrook, River Ridge Care Center and Idaho Home Health and Hospice for their help in the recent months. Joan will be laid to rest at the Aberdeen Cemetery, Aberdeen, Idaho at a later date. Arrangements have been under the direction of Parke's Magic Valley Funeral Home. Those wishing to share memories and condolences may do so at www.magicvalleyfuneralhome.com.