In Memory of

Joann

(Joey)

Michelle

Outten

Obituary for Joann (Joey) Michelle Outten

Joey Outten passed away on September 26, 2013 after a courageous battle with brain cancer. She is the daughter of Ede Outten of Smyrna, DE and the late C. Terry Outten. Joey was a graduate of Caesar Rodney High School and the University of Delaware where she played Rugby. Her love of Science and spirit of adventure lead her to Alaska right after college to work for the U. S. Department of Natural Resources as a scientist aboard deep sea fishing boats in the Bering Sea. There she examined, catalogued, and preserved any endangered species that were caught in the fishing nets. She returned to the continuous 48 states and worked for the Museum of Natural History and Science in New York City. It was there that she came of pursue a career in Marketing. Joey worked for the Liberty Science Center in Bayonne, N. J. and the Museum of Natural History and Science in Wilmington, DE. She worked as a Marketing Manager for the Produce Marketing Associates of America in Newark, DE until her illness forced her to retire. Joey enjoyed traveling with her husband and cheering for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Left to cherish her memory are her beloved husband of three years, Kevin A. Selner, Wilmington, DE; her mother, Ede Outten of Smyrna, DE.; her sisters, Holly Lorelli (Bill) of Middletown, DE; Stacey Bachman (Tim) of Lincoln University, PA; and Shelby Marrion (Jim) of Pittsburgh, PA. ; nieces and nephews Matthew and Nicholas Lorelli, Kendall, Liam, McKenzie, and Payton Bachman, and Nathan Marrion. Joey kept a special place in her heart for animals, especially her own precious cats, Skittles and Truffle. The family wishes to thank the workers at Delaware Hospice for the excellent care they provided. They are especially grateful for the loving care provided by family, friends and colleagues at PMA. Per Joey’s request, the family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in Joey’s memory to the Kent County SPCA via www.kcspca.org or the New Castle SPCA via www.delspca.org/donate A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, October 4, 2013 at 11am at Saint Thomas the Apostle Church, 301 N. Bancroft Parkway, Wilmington, DE 19805. End of Life Services are by Michael J. Ambruso Funeral Director, Inc., Dover. Condolences may be forwarded via www.ambruso.com