Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Sep 14, 1930 – Jun 29, 2025
Joy Litts Gaarde, formerly of Mount Vernon and Paradise Valley, AZ, died Sunday morning, June 29, 2025, at Cottage Grove Place in Cedar Rapids. She was 94. A celebration of Joy's life will be held on Wednesday, July 9 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Sedlacek Hall at Cottage Grove. A buffet lunch...
Read MoreI worked for Joy in the early 80´s. I found her an amazing employer and woman. I witnessed her compassion, respect, and dedication to the Mt. Vernon and Lisbon communities. Rest in peace Joy.
Tim Hartman
July 08, 2025 | Work
What a wonderful woman! Truly a life well lived, blessing all who knew her! Hugs to friends and family left behind with such wonderful memories!
R. McCormally
July 07, 2025
Huge hugs and sympathy to Joy's family. What an amazing woman she was. I was lucky enough to spend time with her, reading to her and helping her get more of those wonderful stories on paper, and she had so many great memories to share, amazing adventures. So glad she is with Harry again -- what a love story! So sorry more of those adventures didn't get on paper, but know you all treasure those she told. Thinking of you with love and knowing your hearts will be filled with those stories....
Dorothy Hinman
July 04, 2025
