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Joyce Barfuss Obituary
July 16, 1922 - February 27, 2013
Resident of Castro Valley
Born July 16, 1922 in McLeod, North Dakota. Married James Barfuss September 22, 1940. They had two daughters before moving to CA in 1950. Joyce worked at Alameda Naval Air for 10 years.
Jim and Joy lived in San Leandro, moved to Burney, CA, Redding, CA, and eventually to Patterson, CA to be closer to family. Joyce made many friends in each place she lived. She never stopped being proud of her North Dakota heritage.
While in Patterson, Joyce began working for the Census Dept. In 1997 Joyce moved to Castro Valley.
Joyce is predeceased by her husband Jim, her sister Dorothy Gebhard, a granddaughter, and her good friend Paul Mickle.
She is survived by her daughters Bonnie Adams (Wesley) and Judy Salsbery (Lloyd), 5 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at Faith Lutheran Church, 20080 Redwood Road, Castro Valley on Wednesday, March 6 at 11:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Pacific Chapter of Neuropathy Assn, P.O. Box 276567, Sacramento, CA 95827, Faith Lutheran Church or the March of Dimes.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joyce Barfuss
Donna Bohnhoff
March 18, 2013
Very sorry to hear of her passing.
March 6, 2013
Such a loss- farewell Apricot Lady.
Barbara Sanford, NARFE
Diane Gelburd
March 6, 2013
To Joyce's family - my deepest sympathy in your loss.
Joyce was a remarkable woman. She was kind, generous, enthusiastic,
intelligent and energetic. I'll never forget the day I first met her around
1993 when she was on the Stanislaus County Resource Conservation District Board.
I landed at the airport and was greeted by the Apricot Lady smiling and waving.
We hit it off immediately as she showed me conservation activities in her
District. Many times after that I would accompany the Apricot Lady in her
visits to Congressional members, dropping off her chocolate dipped apricots and
urging people to "not forget California".
I was very impressed with all the volunteer activities Joyce was involved
with over the years. From various Commissions on Aging, including an
appointment to the White House Conference on Aging, to the conservation and
agriculture organizations and her hospital volunteer work.
For me, she was a terrific mentor, role model and friend. While we mourn
her loss, we celebrate her life and the opportunity we had to share in it. She shared many stories of her joyous times with you.
Joyce Prescott
March 6, 2013
Sorry to hear of Joyce's passing. She led a full and joyful life. The Barfuss's were friends with my parents (Garden Swingers!)AND grandparents (Burney). Bonnie and Judy, you did a great job writing her life story. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
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Michael Wong
March 6, 2013
Joyce was our wonderful NARFE Chapter 511 Officer and member. We will miss her wonderful smiles, "Chocolate Apricot Lady" gifts and her intelligent wisdom.
Jay and Helen Coughlin
March 5, 2013
I remember your mother and dad visiting our family on the farm in ND. She seemed to be so friendly and took an interest in so many things. We know she will be missed by her family and those who knew her. Our thoughts are with her family today.
Joyce and Jerald Wallis
March 5, 2013
We met Joyce and Jim when we joined Garborg Lodge in Modesto back in the '70's. We shared many good times, Norwegian dinners and recipes. Joyce tried, in vain, to teach me how to roll lefse dough the proper way.
Our sincere sympathy goes out to Bonnie and Judy's families in this time of great sorrow.
Joyce and Jerald Wallis
March 4, 2013
TO the Family of Joyce , we are sorry to hear of her passing . We knew her in Patterson ,will always remember for her good nature and great smile ! With Sympathy Dolores /Gordon Thomas
rose markovic
March 3, 2013
Our sympathy to Judy and family and Bonnie and family. Joyce was a cousin of mine and yes, we both grew up in ND. I liked her sense of humor, I'll miss her.
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