I knew Joan as the head of The Theater Barn, a not-for-profit non-Equity professional theater she operated with her husband, Abe (Albert A. Phelps, who survives her), whom she married in 1958.

Joan Phelps It has been said that a life is not important except for the impact it has on other lives. It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Joan Marie Phelps, whose impact on the ...

After a heroic battle with cancer, Joan Stapp Phelps died at home in the company of her beloved family on August 26, 2003. There will be a “Memorial Reception” at the Denver Country Club from ...