Joyce Isabel Nielsen

Joyce LaCoste Nielsen, aged 92, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 29, 2016, at the Wesleyan at Scenic in Georgetown, Texas. Joyce was born March 16, 1924 in Palo Alto, California, the daughter of the late Vincent D. Lacoste and Hope L. Loughlin.

Born and raised in Palo Alto, CA, Joyce attended Palo Alto High School, and later briefly attended San Jose State University.

Joyce married the love of her life, Glen F. Nielsen, and raised two sons. The family moved around from California to Germany, back to California, to Florida, then finally to Texas. Joyce was always very involved in the community wherever she lived and in the schools her sons attended, made many lifelong friends. She was especially proud of the time she served as a volunteer for Round Rock St. David’s Hospital.

Joyce’s passions were her family and friends. She loved animals, the ocean, the mountains and Native Americans. She was a lifelong bridge player and in her later years picked up Mahjongg. Her favorite moments were the ones she was able to share with her family, and she always added comedic relief or a humorous comment to keep things light.

Joyce is survived and will be dearly missed by her son, Eric and his wife Elizabeth Nielsen and their sons Tyler and Tanner of Georgetown, TX; and by her son, Christian and his wife Mary Nielsen; their son Paul and his wife Lauren Nielsen; and their son Samuel, of Highlands Ranch, CO; and a number of other relatives and close friends.

There will be a memorial service for family members and friends on Saturday, September 3, 2016 at 2pm at St. John’s United Methodist Church located at 311 E. University Ave., Georgetown, TX 78626, Phone (512) 863-5886. Flowers are welcome. Remembrances may be made be made to the Red Cloud Indian School, 100 Mission Dr., Pine Ridge, South Dakota 57770-2100.