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Joyce BLESI Obituary
Joyce passed away on October 16, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter F. and Lucille M. Blesi of Sarasota, Florida. She is survived by her three brothers and their wives-Fred and Sally of Chicago, Bob and Paula of Dallas, and Barry and Ann of Seattle, and many nieces and nephews.
Joyce grew up in Dayton, Ohio, and attended the University of Dayton where she received a Degree in Education. She taught school in Dayton before she started to follow her true love of travel. She lived in California for a while and eventually
settled in Honolulu. Joyce earned a Master's Degree in public health from the University of Hawaii. She taught Spanish in a Junior College before beginning her lifelong devotion to
real estate with her firm Blesi Properties. In 2013 she was awarded the status of Realtor Emeritus for forty years of
service by the National Association of Realtors. Joyce's love of horses provided her with much pleasure. Her life was filled with friends from Ohio to Hawaii. Her longtime friends, Ann Moldenschardt of California, Thalia Demott and Arlene Woo of Hawaii have been at her side throughout her life. A
memorial service will be held in Sarasota this winter.
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March 8, 2021
My condolences to the family . May you find comfort in your treasured memories
and Gods promise to return our loved ones . 1st Thessalonians 4 : 13 & 14 .
November 29, 2020
To the family,
I wanted to extend my condolences for your loss. Please know that God is a true source of comfort and strength and he will heal the broken hearted. (Ps. 147:3) Cherish the wonderful memories!
Lorrie Cooper
October 30, 2020
My parents were good friends with Joyce's parents. I clearly remember accompanying my folks on many visits to the Blesi home in my childhood and preteens, where I enjoyed hanging out with one of the boys closer to my age, Bobbie. Joyce was quite a bit older than me, but I remember her clearly. She had a strong, vibrant personality — and if this terminology had existed at that time, she would have easily been described as "cool." In a way, she was a woman ahead of her time, independent and self-determining. She made an impression on me, even though she probably was barely aware of my presence when the family visited. I was a girl who somehow recognized that Joyce had broken out of the tight mold around women, and it made an impression on me. I'm inspired by her achievements.
David Cooper
October 29, 2020
The last time I saw Joyce we were both in our teens. Our parents were good friends and our families even took a vacation together once. I think it was a trip to Michigan. Fred and I were the same age and played golf along with our dads. All my memories of Joyce are with her as a young girl. She is now in heaven and no doubt looking like a young woman. She probably won't be selling any real estate up there though! Rest in peace, Joyce.
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