Joy Lois Rutter

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Joy Rutter Obituary

RUTTER, Joy Lois

Joy Lois Rutter, resident of Hayden Lake, ID, passed away January 12, 2012. She was born December 29, 1928. Joy leaves behind her husband of 64 years, Wayne; daughter, Nancy Matheson of Shingletown, CA; sons, Larry (Tracy) Rutter of Chugrat, AK and Burton Thomas Rutter of Trinidad, CA; grandchildren: Terry (Angela) Edelmann of Coeur d'Alene, ID, Wayne Heith (Shannon) Edelmann of Washington, Jennifer Valdez of Shingletown, CA, Buffi (Jerry) Brown of Mt. Shasta, CA, Dustin Rutter of Dunsmuir, CA, Sidney Rutter of Alaska; 12 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.
Joy was born and raised in Redding, CA. She met Wayne while he was home on leave from the Navy and married him right after her graduation from Shasta High School. They lived in Redding until 1971 when they moved to Idaho.
Joy enjoyed gardening, sewing, hunting, painting, cooking and writing poems and short stories. She always had a cookie for a child and time for a friend. She was a devoted wife and enjoyed the many trips that she and Wayne took through the years.
Joy will be greatly missed by her family and many friends.
At her request, no services will be held. English Funeral Chapel, Coeur d'Alene, is in care of the arrangements.Please sign Joy's guest registry and view online memorial at www.englishfuneralchapel.com

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Published by Spokesman-Review from Jan. 19 to Jan. 20, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Joy Rutter

10 Entries

Emma Post

January 24, 2012

Nancy, I just learned of your mom's passing. I am so sorry. Although I don't believe I ever met her, I've certaily heard many stories about her and your dad. I know you will miss her deeply. My mom has been gone 13 years already and there are so many times I wish I could pick up the phone or get in the car and go talk to her. Mike and I will keep you and your dad in our thoughts and prayers. Blessings to you and your whole family. Mike and Emma

Vivian Dawson

January 23, 2012

In 1943 Joy and I started high school at what was then called, Shasta Union High School. We had common interests, sewing and many others, not just boys.
We married the "loves of our life"!
We were pregnant together, I with Tim, now deceased, Joy with Nancy. Proud mothers were we! Beautiful babies, more to follow. Still proud.
Many years passed; I was teaching at Sequoia, then called Jr. High. It was my pleasure to have as students, her three grandchildren, Terry (AKA Moose) Heath and Jennifer.
Perhaps 20 or more years ago Nancy and Jim Matheson invited me to a festive function at their lovely home above Shingletown, a short distance from our cabin. Joy, still a beauty, Wayne, her mother, Gladys Peterson, Wayne's mother, Bea Wiechers, Jim's Mother and the group of family portrayed a loving caring family. It was a beautiful day!
Joy & I wrote and talked on the phone through the next years, always pride in her family. She called or wrote often after the death of my husband Gene, Nov. 2010. A caring lady.
May you all honor her with grace and love. It will be very difficult, but you will be strong.
Think of how her name, "Joy", was perfect for her.
Vivian Lack Dawson

Christine Waite

January 21, 2012

My Dear Friend, I'm so very sorry for your loss. Know that you and your family are in my prayers. Love you lots.

Pam & Jerry Serpa(Dottie Peacock's sister)

January 20, 2012

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Colin & Dottie Peacock

January 20, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Suzanne Angel

January 20, 2012

Nancy, I am so very sorry to hear about your mom. You always talked about how your mom and dad had been married for a really long time. You are in my prayers along with your entire family. I will pray for your dad asking God to stay near to him during this very, very sad time. If there is anything you need, please call me. I will help with whatever you need. May God bless and keep you, and give you peace. Love, Suzanne

Karen Nachreiner Dunbar

January 20, 2012

Rutter family, I am so sorry for your loss. This sure brought back memories of the Oregon Trail Riders. I still look off to the left every time I head up I-5 and remember your house. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Edelmann Family

January 19, 2012

Her artisic talent lives on in her children, grandchildren and many more generations. Her beautiful paintings grace our walls and bring peace and happiness to our home. Love you Grandma
Heith, Shannon and Edelmann Family

Colton Edelmann

January 19, 2012

Love how she always seemed to find time to send me letters, keeping me updated on everything, and talked about everyone as if I actually had a clue who they are.

Angela Edelmann

January 19, 2012

It cracked me up when Grandma would spell my name every way possible but the correct way. Angelea, angelia, angelaa, anjelia.........

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