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Joyce Prill Obituary
Joyce spent her childhood and early adulthood in Shelton, WA, before settling with husband Don in Centralia, WA. She had a long career with the State of Washington, eventually retiring from the Department of Transportation in Chehalis, where she was the Office Manager for the maintenance office. Joyce and Don lived in Centralia more than 50 years prior to moving to the Woodland Assisted Living facility in Lacey, 5 years ago. Joyce loved to travel and cruise and saw a lot of the world in her lifetime. Though her mobility was limited in the last couple of years, Joyce was always one of the first to sign up any time the Woodland bus was scheduled for any outing, she loved to get out and go. She also loved to shop and spend time with family. Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, Don, of 54 years; her parents, Glenn and Marie Story; granddaughter, Amy Lynne Thorp; and grandson, Lonnie E. Catania.
She is survived by her brothers, Glenn (Jean) Story of Mesa, AZ; Robert Harding of Portland, OR; daughters, Marie (Jim) Thorp-Martin, of Washougal, WA; Ellen (Richard) Stender, of Phoenix, AZ; and Terry L. Prill, of Tumwater, WA; son, Bill (Jennifer) Prill, of Chehalis, WA; six grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.
At Joyce's request there will be no memorial service. Donations may be made to her favorite charity, the Humane Societies of Lewis and Thurston Counties.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joyce Prill
June 30, 2012
Today is one of those days that I wish you were here to talk too.....I really could use someone right now......love and miss you....
May 28, 2012
Just wanted to tell you how much I miss you and Daddy....Love you both so much...
Boop
April 18, 2012
It was one year ago today that you left me and joined Daddy....I miss you both so much you will never know..I could not bring myself to go to work today...I have spent the day thinking of you and Daddy and crying my eyes out...My day did start out good as Nicole and Jon were here and I met with them at MacDonalds and watched the boys play this morning before they left to go home...I was great to see them..but I wish that you and Daddy could have spent more time with them..Daddy didn't ever meet Jon Jon, but I am sure he would have been proud of him...I know that I should be getting over the pain of losing you, but I just can't seem to let go...I miss you both so very much and my life has not been the same since you have left...I wish you were here to talk too..I miss that so much..One day we will be together again, don't know when, but we will...Love and miss you both so much....Boop
April 2, 2012
Mom: Miss You So Much - Until I See You Again Rest In Peace - Love Ellen
Terry Prill
February 8, 2012
Today is your birthday and I would love to be able to call and tell you happy birthday, but that I can't do....I miss you and Daddy so much...I made it through you anniversary without to much problem, but today is not that simple...I went to work, but could not stay as I could not see what I was doing as the tears just keep falling....every time I think of you and Daddy the tears just fall and I just can't seem to get them to stop....I wish I could talk to you and Daddy, but that just is not ever going to happen again...I love and miss you both so much and at times I just don't know how I am going to go on without you...I am tired of people telling what it is I need to do...I know what I need to do, I just can't seem to bring myself to do some of the things that I should...it is easier for these people to move on as they are stronger than I am...I have never been a strong person when it comes to my emotions...and I just don't know how to get control of them....I use to talk to you and Daddy, but I can't anymore and wish I could...I have never been good at talking to others about my feelings and I just don't know if I can bring myself to do that....love and miss you both so much...looking forward to the day that we can all be together again...not sure when that will be....but one day....love you
Boop
December 25, 2011
Hi Mom..Today is Christmas Day and I have spent it alone. I miss you and Daddy so much, you just don't know. I wish I could have you both back with me. It was 3 years yesterday that Daddy pass and this is the first Christmas without you...it hurts so much. I wish you and Daddy were here so that I could talk to you. I know that you both are together again and I am looking forward to the day that I can join you. I am so tired of being alone, I just don't know how I can keep going on. I am hurting so much and I just don't know what to do about it. Nicole tells me to go and talk to someone, but you know that is not something that I can do..I just can't let my feelings be known by others. I love and miss you both so much...
Love you little boop....
November 24, 2011
Hi Mom...Today is Thanksgiving and I have spent it alone - I miss you and Daddy so much - I wish you two and Lonnie and Steph were here..the holidays are so difficult and hard to get through..Christmas is just a few weeks away and it is going to be even harder to get through that day..it will be the third Christmas without Daddy and the first without you..I just wish that the pain that I am feeling would go away, but it just is not going, I still cry when I think of you and Daddy..I was not ready for you or Daddy to leave me..I feel so alone and don't know what to do about it..everyone says that I should go and talk to someone to get my feelings out and work on them, but that is just not me, I can't talk to strangers about my feelings, it was always hard for me to talk to you and Daddy about them and now with both of you gone, I have no one to talk too....
I love and miss you both.....
Love Boop..
Terry Prill
October 18, 2011
Hi Mom...it has been 6 months today that you left us and joined Daddy...I miss you both so much...When I think of losing you it brings Lonnie, Steph and Aunt Dot to mind also..I will never forget any of you and miss all of you so much...The tears are still falling for you and Daddy and I just don't know how to make them stop...I would give anything to have you both back here with me, but that will not happen and I know that you are both together and neither of you are in pain any more...just wish I could say that I have not pain
Love and miss you all, but I will be seeing you again someday.
LOVE YOU MOM AND DADDY!!!!!
your little boop
September 7, 2011
Hey Mom - I'm back to talk. We went to Washington but none of us were ready to let you and Dad go, nor was I ready to let Lonnie and Stephanie go. I miss all of you so much. Steph is always on my mind. I am sending my love to you all through you. Ellen
July 12, 2011
Hi Mom. I need to talk to you. I know you already know that Steph is in Heaven with you, dad and her dad. I am having so much trouble dealing with her death. It isn't right. She was my baby and I keep expecting her to walk in the door, but she doesn't. We are leaving Friday to go to Washington to spread the ashes of all our loved ones, but I'm not ready to let Steph go. Everyone is telling me that it is something I need to do but she is my heart and there is a true emptiness in my chest. Mom, help me please. Please give my baby girl a hug and kiss for me. Tell her how much I love her and what she means to me. Tell her I'm sorry I wasn't there to hold her and help her that morning. Give Daddy and Lonnie a hug and kiss for me and please hold Steph for me. I Love and miss you - Ellen
Nicole DeFrehn
May 12, 2011
Hey grandma, this is Tooter. Sorry it has taken me so long to write. I was trying to come up with the right things to say. So many of my childhood memories are with you and grandpa. Going in the motorhome, going shopping at the mall or even just the street to LC Market. I still love word search puzzles and playing cards, mint patties and cream cheese and jelly on my toast! Lipton alfrado noodles too! Oh, and can't forget about the Velveeta mac-n-cheese! I can't really believe that you have gone. I grew up with the notion that the people you loved and held so dear to your heart were not supposed to die. What I would give to be that little girl again just to have you and grandpa back! I am however happy for you that you are again with grandpa...knowing that you two are probably on some sort of cruise warms my heart and puts a smile on my face. I am so glad that you got a chance to know the babies! I will spoil them the way you spoiled me.... :) I just wish I had you back for a moment so I could give you one last hug and tell you that I love you! But until we meet again so day, just know that I love you, I am glad that your pain is gone, your quiet times filled with laughter and recalling the memories you and grandpa share, and the people you love are living for you. Keeping you close to our hearts and remembering everything you tought us! I love you so much. I miss you very much. Rest in peace and some day we will see eachother again.
Love Tooter. (Nicole Lorraine(Prill) DeFrrhn) Jon, Jay and Jon-boy love and miss you too!
May 8, 2011
Happy Mother's Day Mom.....I found myself picking up the phone this morning and I dialed your number...I got the recording of "the number you have reached has been disconnected".. I broke into tears and I have not been able to stop..It hurts so bad not having you here. I miss you so much and I love you even more..
Love and miss you...Boop
May 5, 2011
Bill and Jennifer...we send our sympathy during your time of mourning the loss of Bill's mother. May reflection on good memories bring smiles to your countenances.
Bob and Ruthie Close
Wenatchee, WA
KAREN FITZGERALD
April 30, 2011
To the family of Joyce Prill. Joyce became a part of my life when my Dad moved into Woodland Assisted Living. We became good friends quickly because she was so friendly, she had sat at my Dad's table in the dining room. It was quite a shock to hear of her passing. My heart goes out to the family because I just lost my Mom last week. Joyce you will be definitely missed at Woodland and I will miss our visits. You were always concerned about my mom and now you are together.
Terry Prill
April 30, 2011
Mom - I miss you and it has taken me a couple of days to be able to write this as the tears are still falling. You and Daddy are now together again and I am sure that you are both happy. I also know that you are both out of pain. I love you so much and I know that you love me, but I still was not ready to let you go. Over the last couple of years you became the center of my life. We talked every night on the phone, we would call each other just to remind ourselves of what was on TV or because we saw something and we would tell each other and laugh over things that others might not think was funny, but we did spend a lot of time laughing and enjoying our times together. I have my memories and I will hold those dear. Mom I miss you!!!!!
Yours and Daddy's Little Boop
PS - I am really going to miss your potato salad and fried chicken...you always made the best..I try, but it is just not the same as yours - also Nicole's husband, Jon, will now eat green beans because of the way you fixed them - Love you bunches and miss you even more.....your Little Boop
Ellen Stender
April 29, 2011
Mom - I miss you so very much. I know you are with Daddy now and there is a big smile on your face. I will always remember the the good times we had. I know one day we will all be together again but until then remember that I Love You and Miss You.
P.S. Please give Lonnie a hug from his mom and tell him I love and miss him.
Forever Your Loving Daughter - Ellen
charlene carver
April 28, 2011
HI MY NAME IS CHARLENE. DIDN'T NO YOUR MOM BILL BUT MY THOUGHT ARE WITH YOU AND JEN. CHARLENE
Myrna Drop
April 28, 2011
Prill Families,
I am so sorry to read of your mother's passing. I remember her so full of life and laughter when I was around her that I always smile when I think of her. She will be missed by a lot of people. My thoughts are with all of you.
Dave Roewe
April 27, 2011
Bill and Jenny,
My thoughts are with you mourn the loss of your mother. God Bless all your family.
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