She is preceded in death by her parents, Melville and Frances; husband of 60 years, Daniel; sons, Lawrence and Daniel; siblings, Alan, Vernon, Jessie, Lorna, Melford, Fran, Eddie, Grace, Helen, Dean, Bobby and Clyde.
Joyce was a beautiful and dynamic lady who loved to talk and share stories. She thrived on relationships and could walk into any room and walk out with a new best friend. She was quick to offer a chair, introduce herself, burst into laughter, or put others at ease. She had a large circle of best, and lifelong friends. Joyce’s family meant everything to her, and she was fiercely protective of them. She took great pride in caring for her home and family and brought her farm girl skills to everything she did in life.
She was such an amazing cook! She loved being a mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Her greatest joy was babies. She was best known for her warm and welcoming personality, the twinkle in her eyes, her kindness and wonderful laugh.
Joyce will be deeply missed by her children, Nina (Steve) Meyer, Diana (Doug) Severson, Mike (Malaika), Pat (Barb), Dawn (George); grandchildren, Michael, Brian, Marc, Chris, Eddie, Deena, Ashley, Sarah, Joe, Shannon, Denise, Josh, Dustin, Shawn, Ashton, Jamie, Katie, Diana, Kelly, Jennifer, Patrick, Michael and Joey; 32 great grandchildren; sister, Jennie (Jim) Royce; nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Services and visitation to be held at Gearhart Funeral Home, 11275 Foley Blvd., N.W., Coon Rapids, Wednesday, January 24 at 9:30 a.m. Interment will be at Fort Snelling National Cemetery at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers or memorials, donations are preferred in Joyce’s name to the American Cancer Society.
