Joyce Elaine Lindstrom Davis passed away on January 19, 2026, at the age of 82. She and her loving husband, Paul, were married for 59 years. Joyce is survived by Paul; their daughter, Elise; Elise’s husband, Kevin Keith; her sister, Lindy Bean; and her two grandchildren, Zoe and Jasper. Zoe and Jasper were able to visit their grandmother for her last Christmas, which was joyful and deeply meaningful.
Originally from Stoneham, near Boston, Joyce lived over the years in Cambridge, Massachusetts; Chicago Illinois; Fairfax, Virginia; and then Topanga, California where she made her home for 44 years. Joyce was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2022. She underwent chemotherapy and the Whipple Procedure at UCLA, where her doctors recognized her as capable and resilient—seeing not only her illness but her remarkable spirit. She participated in a clinical trial that halted further cancer growth for more than a year. Through a long series of treatments and medical events, Joyce coped with extraordinary strength and grace, and she continued to pursue the things she loved.
Joyce was born an artist. She graduated from Stoneham High School and the Massachusetts College of Art and Design in Boston. Her home held many of her distinctive portraits, landscapes, and abstract works. Everything Joyce did reflected her artistic sensibility—an unfailing eye inherited from her Swedish grandfather and a deep appreciation for beauty and form.
Beyond her love of family and friends, Joyce had a passion for animals, especially the Golden Retrievers she raised, trained, and showed in conformation, obedience, and field work. After her cancer diagnosis, one of her major goals was to recover enough to return to field training. She did just that, and in 2025 she proudly earned a Master Hunter title with her beloved dog, Java.
Joyce’s spirit lives on in her home and garden, particularly in the rose garden she cherished. She knew the names and scents of each rose and would sometimes begin the day by having Paul walk through the garden and smell them with her. She often cut roses to place on the dinner table, adding a touch of beauty to their meals.
Joyce brought joy and creativity into Elise's life as she grew up, and Elise was grateful to see those same qualities carried on to the grandchildren, as Joyce experimented, played, and enjoyed activities that captured their imaginations such as gigantic bubbles, Legos, clever books, and making striped candy cane cookies.
Joyce was a beautiful person and will be deeply missed.
As Joyce wished, she died at home, surrounded by Paul, Elise, her dog Java, and her caregiver Nicole. Her ashes were returned to the earth with a newly planted California Oak at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery. A celebration of life may be held in the coming months. Please do not send flowers. Those who wish, may honor Joyce’s memory by contributing to a favorite charity or remembering her through a special family activity.
Originally from Stoneham, near Boston, Joyce lived over the years in Cambridge, Massachusetts; Chicago Illinois; Fairfax, Virginia; and then Topanga, California where she made her home for 44 years. Joyce was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2022. She underwent chemotherapy and the Whipple Procedure at UCLA, where her doctors recognized her as capable and resilient—seeing not only her illness but her remarkable spirit. She participated in a clinical trial that halted further cancer growth for more than a year. Through a long series of treatments and medical events, Joyce coped with extraordinary strength and grace, and she continued to pursue the things she loved.
Joyce was born an artist. She graduated from Stoneham High School and the Massachusetts College of Art and Design in Boston. Her home held many of her distinctive portraits, landscapes, and abstract works. Everything Joyce did reflected her artistic sensibility—an unfailing eye inherited from her Swedish grandfather and a deep appreciation for beauty and form.
Beyond her love of family and friends, Joyce had a passion for animals, especially the Golden Retrievers she raised, trained, and showed in conformation, obedience, and field work. After her cancer diagnosis, one of her major goals was to recover enough to return to field training. She did just that, and in 2025 she proudly earned a Master Hunter title with her beloved dog, Java.
Joyce’s spirit lives on in her home and garden, particularly in the rose garden she cherished. She knew the names and scents of each rose and would sometimes begin the day by having Paul walk through the garden and smell them with her. She often cut roses to place on the dinner table, adding a touch of beauty to their meals.
Joyce brought joy and creativity into Elise's life as she grew up, and Elise was grateful to see those same qualities carried on to the grandchildren, as Joyce experimented, played, and enjoyed activities that captured their imaginations such as gigantic bubbles, Legos, clever books, and making striped candy cane cookies.
Joyce was a beautiful person and will be deeply missed.
As Joyce wished, she died at home, surrounded by Paul, Elise, her dog Java, and her caregiver Nicole. Her ashes were returned to the earth with a newly planted California Oak at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery. A celebration of life may be held in the coming months. Please do not send flowers. Those who wish, may honor Joyce’s memory by contributing to a favorite charity or remembering her through a special family activity.
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