Obituary of Joan Treiman

Joan Little Treiman, 87, of Princeton died at her home in Princeton on November 30, 2013. Born in Russell County, Kansas to the late John and the late Blanche (Bishop) Little, she was educated at Colorado Women's College and University of Chicago. While studying in Chicago, she worked at the Orthogenic School. She met Sam Treiman in Chicago, and they married in Wichita, Kansas in 1952. They moved to Princeton, where Sam was a professor in the Physics Department for many years. Joan received her Ed.D. at Rutgers University in 1973 and worked as a psychologist in the West Windsor-Plainsboro and Montgomery Township schools. Joan was a world traveler, bird watcher, and member of numerous poetry, theatre, and book groups. She was active with the Senior Resource Center, Community Without Walls, League of Women Voters, and Audubon Society. Joan is survived by her children Rebecca Treiman, Katherine Treiman, and Tom Treiman; their spouses Chuck McGibbon, John Britton, and Nancy Akerley; her brother John Little; her sister-in-law Janet Little, wife of her late brother Bill Little; and her grandchildren Joseph, Robert, Sarah, Eric, Anna, Greg, and Bram. A memorial service will be held 2 - 4 pm Saturday January 25 at the Palmer House, 1 Bayard Lane, Princeton. Donations in lieu of flowers may be sent to the Princeton Senior Resource Center or Audobon Society.