Joyce Kunde Panecaldo

83, of Gridley passed away October 23, 2010 in Yuba City. She was born January 19, 1927 in Yuba City. Joyce was raised in Yuba City, attending local schools and graduating from Yuba City High School in 1944. Joyce retired from the California Division of Highways (Caltrans) prior to marrying John Panecaldo and moving to Gridley to reside in their new home. Joyce was a seasonal employee as weighmaster and receiver at Golden Butte Receiving Station in Gridley for many years. Some of her past activities include serving as a member of the Manzanita School Board of Trustees, a 4-H leader, a member of Theta Alpha Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority & Table Mt. Golf Club of Oroville. Joyce was a member of St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, Gridley Women of the Moose, Friends of the Library, Green Thumb Garden Club & Focus, a children's charitable organization. She was also an honorary member of Table Mt. Women's Golf Club. She enjoyed cruises and trips with her family and friends to Mexico, Canada, Europe, Hawaii & Alaska. She also enjoyed motor home trips with her husband covering most of the U.S. to his annual Army reunions. Her other favorite past times were playing Bridge, golf, reading & cooking. She is survived by her son Mike Panecaldo of Spring Creek, NV; two grandchildren: Amanda Sneed and husband Will of Reno, NV, & Kevin Panecaldo of Reno, NV; great-granddaughter Kaylieann Sneed of Reno, NV; four brothers: Bill Kunde, Jerry Kunde, & Bob Kunde all of Yuba City, & Jim Kunde of Redwood City. Joyce is preceded in death by her husband of 49 years John Panecaldo, and son Rick Panecaldo. Graveside services will be Friday, October 29, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at the Gridley Biggs Cemetery, 2023 Hwy 99, Gridley, CA. Memorial contributions can be made in Joyce's name to Focus of Gridley, P.O. Box 1141, Gridley, CA 95948, or to St. Andrew Presbyterian Church 1390 Franklin Road, Yuba City, CA 95993. Arrangements under the direction of Ullrey Memorial Chapel. Send Condolences at www.appealdemocrat.com