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LARRY JOYCE Obituary
March 23, 1936 - August 15, 2011
Beloved husband, father and grandfather, Larry Dale Joyce passed away peacefully on August 15, 2011 with Mary, his wife of 53 years at his side.
Larry was born in Crosby, North Dakota on March 23, 1936, the oldest child of Patrick and Angeline Joyce. The family moved from North Dakota, to Washington and eventually settled in Fullerton where Larry attended St. Mary's, Fullerton High School and Fullerton Community College. Larry met the love of his life, Mary through the Valedor Club at St. Mary's Church in October of 1957. They married on June 14, 1958 and shared 53 years together, raising a family, and traveling the world.
He is survived by his wife, Mary; his seven children and their spouses, Teresa (Brian), Cynthia (Nans), Michael, Daniel, Patrick, Kevin (Melanie) and Robert (Roslyn); seven grandchildren - Brian, Camille, Shane, Erin, Collin, Alex and Wyatt; his sisters, Patricia Schade, Gloria Adams and Beverly Joyce- Suneson. He was preceded in death by his parents, Patrick and Angeline Joyce; his sister, Dolores (Dolly) Joyce; and his brother, Thomas Joyce.
A Celebration of Life and a reception will be held on Friday, August 26, 10 AM at St. Juliana's, 1316 N. Acacia Ave., Fullerton, CA. Donations in memory of Larry Joyce can be made to the Orange County Chapter of the American Cancer Society. McAulay & Wallace Mortuary
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Tony & Pam Gonzales
August 26, 2011
Larry was a most kind and gentle man that loved traveling and reading and being with his wife and partner Mary. We met him in the 1990s and loved him dearly. God rest his soul and watch over Mary and the family. Love to all of you.
Karla Adams
August 26, 2011
Larry was a simple yet delightful man in all my memories of him. I remember him laughing or cracking a jokes at family events. He will be missed and is very loved
Karla Adams
Veronica Brutosky
August 24, 2011
Dear Mrs. Joyce and family,
You have my deepest sympathy at the loss of Larry Dale Joyce. I know you will miss him very much and painfully so, but he died on the great Feast Day of Our Lady's Assumption.
May he enjoy the glories of heaven among the members of his family who are already there. I have been praying all along and will pray for him and all of you,
Melaney Delaney Joyce's Aunt Veronica,
Sister Veronica, C.S.J.
Martha Jansen
August 24, 2011
Dear Mary and family...when I think of Larry it reminds me of the many dinners I shared around their family table when I was renting a room during our college years and had to eat my meals elsewhere. They were a loving and giving family. Beach parties all summer at 18th street in Newport were a big part of our Valedor Club. So many sweet memories. Jim and Martha (Brockman) Jansen
Patrick & Theresa Delaney
August 23, 2011
Dear Mary and Family,
We are so very sorry at your great loss.
Larry was a wonderful fellow and will be impossible to replace. God Bless you all.
Danielle&bob and family Stone
August 23, 2011
everytime i think of larry it reminds me of the christmas partys we had at grandmas house. I will miss him put he is always in my heart and child hood memories.
Maureen Hatem
August 22, 2011
Dear Kevin, In my memory, your dad was always a happy and interesting man; so full of life. We send our love and condolences and pray that your pain is lessened through memories and stories, surrounded by those you love most. God bless you and your family, Love, The Hatems
Daniel & Gloria Adams
August 22, 2011
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Connie Van Horn
August 22, 2011
I have placed his obituary on the Fullerton Union High School all-alumni blog so that more of his friends may see it.
Connie Stafford Van Horn, FUHS 1953
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