Joyce is lovingly remembered by her daughters, June (Edward) Benesh, Barb (Lyle) Mammel, Brenda (Daryl) Goshulak, Cynthia Schultz, 12 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.
Joyce is predeceased by her husband, Oscar Schultz, her son, Don Schultz, and her son-in-law, Cliff Weathermon.
Rebecca "Joyce" was born in Kaleden, British Columbia to Amelia and Archie Cramer. She was a granddaughter of Promontory Pioneer, George Thornton. In 1939 the family returned to Chilliwack and settled on Brooks Avenue. As the eldest daughter in a family of 8 children, Joyce worked hard helping her mother with her younger siblings. After graduation from Chilliwack Senior Secondary, she attended Secretarial school in Vancouver and started her first job at Canada Packers. There she met the love of her life, and husband for 61 years, Oscar Schultz. Together they raised 4 children. Joyce was a busy homemaker but she enjoyed many hobbies, such as gardening, ceramics and painting beautiful works of art. She was an excellent seamstress and spent many hours sewing clothes for her daughters, as well as many bridesmaid dresses for her nieces. She loved her Lord and volunteered faithfully at Chilliwack Alliance Church. Oscar and Joyce had an active social life and enjoyed many evenings playing cards with their friends. Together they enjoyed many fishing trips and travelled the world, visiting 31 countries. Their annual month in Hawaii was always a highlight. The family grew to include 12 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. Joyce was very proud of her family and they were the joy of her life.
After Oscar passed in 2014, Joyce struggled with dementia and eventually required full time care at Eden Care Center, where she resided for the past five years of her life. The family is very grateful for the excellent care she received from their kind and compassionate staff.
Due to COVID restrictions, there will be no public service.
We are thankful for the many special memories of our sweet and beautiful mom, and look forward to our reunion in heaven.
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