I first met Pastor Royce when I was around 13 years old at Fairmount in Everett. That was over 50 years ago. On a couple of occasions during my teenage years I asked him for advice about something that seemed real important at the time. He always gave me a sincere and thoughtful answer like it was as important to him as it was to me. I admired him very much, he was one of a kind and a great man.

Hi Maryann I am sorry I was. Not able to be there today I will miss Pastor Royce he was always there when he was needed and I have lots of wonderful memories of all the good times we had together you and he were so sweet to me and my family I will always remember the 2 of you  Love and prayers Helen Smith

Don Royce was truly a man of God and a man blessed by God.
I never had the chance to hear him preach, but as a teacher there was no one that helped me understand the Word of God more than Don.
Don was a mentor whether he knew it or not. Many times I would ask him something about Scripture or a particular passage in the Bible and he would always set you straight but in the most kind and loving way.
We miss you and look forward to meeting you again when God calls us home as well.

What a wonderful man he was and Pastor. So many great memories of the Royce family. Lots of good times and laughter. I can still remember Pastor and MaryAnn in our kitchen trying to draw a square while using a mirror!!  How hard we laughed. I sure hope his mansion is next door to mom and dad. They would be thrilled. Thank you to the whole family for sharing them with all of us. So many back here in Iowa have been blessed and taught by the best. Love and sympathy to all of you. Susan Robbins, Des Moines, Iowa

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Donald Keith Royce

May 6, 1932 – May 18, 2023

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