Merel Arthur Joy

Missing you Merel!

Missing you brother Merel!

My sincere condolences in the loss of your dad, grandfather, brother, and uncle. He will be missed.

My family has known Merel for many years. He will always be in spirit with us. Merel would always make you laugh, and give you the shirt off your back. We will truly miss him and think of the great times we all had.

We are so greatful for the time we knew Merel. He always had a smile and a kind word for all and was such a great example to us to have an open heart and handshake for others. Thank you.

It was a joy to know Merel. One of the things we like about Merel is that you can tell that he loved the Lord. He would spend his time writing cards and letters to the sick and shut in. He was very generous, funny, and reliable. He loved his family dearly and he truly cared about people. Merel is an example of putting others needs ahead of self. We will miss him, but when we think of him in the future, we'll smile.

Like his name he always brought "Joy" to everyone he knew. I feel peace and joy in my heart for having the pleasure of his acquaintance. Thank-you Merel for sharing you "Joy."

My sister Missy and I have been so blessed to have grown up knowing Merel Joy. I don't know if we've met a more compassionate, selfless and loving person! Wouldn't it be great if we could all strive to be more like Merel?

When John & I would ask one of the widows at church who had visited them recently, they would say Merel and Amber. He was so good about visitng the sick and lonely. He was so warm and friendly also; I loved getting poems from him that he copied from his mom. We will miss his smiling face and his helpful attitude. John & Joan Reavis