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Robert Fink
February 18, 2021
Thinking of you Big Red.....
Robert Fink
January 31, 2016
Hi Joy, it has been over 10 years now and I still think of you all the time as I look at your pics.. we miss you, don't talk to our mutual freinds much anymore but still kicked it hard with the most important one you brought me for almost twenty years now. Me and jamie still see each other once in a while. Going to a concert together in a couple months. Wish you were there we always had the best times! Joy you were one of 3 people that cared about me inside!! I will never forget you, you always would get me to a doctor when I needed it. You would go pay my fines before o even woke up so I didn't go to jail. You were always one of the last people at the fire with me. And you brought me my WIFE and it changed my life. We talk about you all the time. I love you Joy and you are always in my heart and soul. Love Rob.
meg h
April 16, 2010
I miss you Joy.
Kaisa Smith
March 17, 2009
Hey there Babe,
How's everything in Heaven? My Dad just got there last week. Do me a favor and show him the ropes, show him the way around and all the tricks (I know you've mastered them all by now)! I miss you & now I miss him! Do me a favor and love him for me, love him like I would, like I still do. Please...send me a sign that you two are together. Then I will know for sure. I love you and miss you so much.
Yours Always, Kaisa
Your in my heart and in my thoughts.
Denver Turner
March 15, 2009
My dearest Joy:
The days have provided so much distance since I last got to enjoy your smile and laugh...but not a single one of those days have made being without you any easier.
I still have your little cedar box with your candles and memorial service info inside...along with a pack of Marlboro, a red hair tie and a few other small momento's. A picture of you and I sits on top of the chest. It never leaves me.
I think of you often, Joy. The world keeps going by, but it's not been the same without you. I still hope that you are flying in the clouds (on a harley of course) and that you are watching out over us.
Please know that I love you...and I miss you with all my heart.
sabrina
December 29, 2007
hi sweety... i was thinking about you and wishing you where here. i miss talking with you, and we never got to get that drink together... some day though. i even lost track of denver :(
well just wanted to let you know you are still in my thoughts.
Nick Studhalter
July 23, 2007
Hi Joy,
Just was thinking of you... miss you much...
Your Nickolaus
Nick Studhalter
December 14, 2006
Hi Joy,
Miss you sweetie, gosh, it's been a while, but I think of you often. Sometimes I even think, what would Joy have done, you always had good advise when it came to handling situations... you are still my mentor. Well Joy, thanks for watching over us, thanks for all the laughts you have given us. I am so blessed to have known you. I wish everyone and especially your family a Happy Holiday and a great 2007.
Your Nicklaus...xoxo
Maria Keegan
December 12, 2006
Joy, Joy, It's already Dec. 12th, 2006. So many things have happened this year. My dad passed away on Aug. 22nd, 2006. Of course it was a blessing by this time, he is not in pain, anymore. So have a toast with Wayne, with the bfm's. My mom, came to stay with us from Nov. 21rst-30th, and if was very cool. Still time went by so quick.
What's really weird is that at my dealership, there is a girl who could be your twin. She acts just like you, smokes, just like you, even walks just like you. So, almost everyday, I see Amy aka (Joy), I smile.
Life is going by so fast....
But I still miss you the same.
Merry Christmas, to Joy, Jill, Buck and Pa, all of Joy's friends, and of course Nicklaus.
Love, Maria
Happy New Year!!!!!!!!!!
Vikki Burnham
December 22, 2005
Hey Joy! Did you happen to show up at the Training Team/QA Christmas Party this week? Did you see that the Training Team has their Rubber Chicken back? We laughed so hard, we cried.
Miss you...Haven't seen you in a while, but my dreams are yours, anytime you want to step in and say hi! :)
jillane modeen
October 28, 2005
Joy- I have been emailing Nicklaus.
It is always good to hear from him. I hope soon I will get to meet Mr. Prince Charming.
Everyone has such nice things to say about Nicklaus. I miss you and love you.
Nick Studhalter
September 4, 2005
Hi Joy,
I just wanted to let you know that I miss you so much! You had such a great influence on me and I am so blessed to have known you! You showed me that one has to stick up for oneself! I miss your phone calls and your emails! Hey guess what, I finally got the 2nd season of your all-time favorite "That 70's Show"... fun times!
Miss you...
Nick
July 5, 2005
Joy, I was up at the cabin this weekend with your family. Jilll really thinks about you alot, every thing she said had something to do with you. She kept saying, oh Joy would be so proud of us right now.
The minute we walked into the cabin, Jill happend to see a "BFM"
on top of the fridge and you should have seen her face- she was glowing and said "bless her heart" and giggled. It was such a great time and I could feel you everywhere... I think we all did. Thanks Babe.
Love you and Miss you
Kaisa
Vikki Burnham
June 28, 2005
Jillane and all Joy's family,
We all miss Joy and think of her so often. She left an awfully big hole in our hearts when she left, but thinking of her always fills it for a while.
Special thanks to Nicklaus for giving us this place to talk about a woman who had an impact on all of us.
You're in our hearts,
jillane modeen
June 27, 2005
The Modeen Family would like to thank all of you for signing Joy's guest book. Joy really had a lot of wonderful friends. It makes me feel so good to read all of your nice comments and compliments about Joy. Thank you all for being such great friends to Joy. Like everyone says her name said it all - their will only be one JOY.
Take care and god bless all of you
sabrina howard
June 12, 2005
ohhh my gosh, Joy I wish you were here last month!!! cause I finally got married to tony. i wish you could have come, you would have had soo much fun. i remember when I got engaged and we talked about you and denver coming to my wedding and everything we were going to do. i wish you were here when i got married; but i'm sure you were watching from above and drinking :)
i miss you so much. love ya
Jeffery Welsh
June 12, 2005
Dear joy its been over a year and I still think about you often, at times i feel your presence in anoka when I go to Serums or just drive down main street past your old house, I think about Phoenix and all the good times we had in Mn, so much can be said, Iam getting married and well without you there its seems really empty, so my friend i say goodbye Jeff
maria keegan
June 11, 2005
JOY, I have typed, and then erased, and typed, and then erased. All while crying. I am so sorry. Sorry, to have missed the last 18 months, of your life, and you passing over to the other side. While I was living my life, uninterupted. Then on June 1rst, 2005, Jill called my mom, of all people, she found her phone number in one of your old address books. The Keegans, probably from one of your road trips down, to "Moline". Which I belive is tatooed onto your inner thigh? was it? In celebration of my first marriage. Yes, I am married, to husband #2, A.J. We got married on April 9th, 2003. No kids, yet. But we are practicing. I came across several good pictures of you, the other day, which, I will scan and post on this site. Thank-you, to Nicklaus for creating this site. As I can morn, and have some closure. When I think of all the places my life has taken me. I am sooo glad that I moved to Brooklyn Center, MN. And took a job at Baker Square. So our paths would cross. Big Red, Joyous, Joye from Minneesota, ya,..... I love you.
Maria Keegan
Kaisa
May 1, 2005
Joy- Just letting you know that I think you are so lucky to be up there. I saw the "nookie" and I cried- yup I'm still cryin'. I still have so many things I want to know. Miss you much baby.
K
Nick Studhalter
April 10, 2005
Hi Joy,
Wanted to write you for quite a long time now, especially because I wanted to send you some greetings from Laura Smith and Joe Thompson from the Online Phoenicians club at UoPHX Online. They miss you terribly.
I still remember your speech about your birthdays you gave when I attended one of the meetings. Anyway, it was good to see them in Phoenix.
I miss ya a bunch Joy XOXO
Nick
jillane modeen
February 25, 2005
Well Joy- It has been over 1 year.
Not too much has changed- it is good to have Kaisa back in Minnesota. Everyone is still getting your "signs". Alcia Gladiu says she knows your happy and ok. Nicklaus is going to come and visit this summer. We will be sure to show him a great time. Cuz Cheryl made some good brownies for your memorial.
Kaisa
January 14, 2005
Oh Joy - I miss you! Your parents had a great memorial for you here in October- we had a great time - you would have been so proud! I know you were watching us. We did like 50 toasts "TO JOY"!! it was at the VFW in crystal- it was really great. We even had "brownies"- thanks to your cuz. You taught her well. You taught us all well. We are gonna go out this Saturday the day of your accident. I think just about everybody will be there. Even you. Im sorry I did not do more for you Hook. I love you and I always will.
One Year! WOW - and here i sit still crying. Say hi to your Uncle for me. He's with you now, and he can tell you all about everything.
He really loved you Joy. He said such wonderful things about you at your service.
I want you back. I dont want you to be gone anymore. I need you in my life Hook. I miss you so much everyday. I love you - see you someday babe. K
sabrina bocchine
January 3, 2005
wow! its been almost a year. i keep thinking about you... and you coming to my bachleratte (spelling??) party. i cant believe i'm getting married in about 5 months, and you cant go dress shopping with me and get me drunk and just hang out. i know you will be watching my wedding :)
i just miss you a lot Joy.
i love you :)
sabs
nick pengra
August 5, 2004
Sista Joy
I will always remember our big adventure to Arizona. When the Pier One Imports chair blew off the top of the car in Iowa. My heart hurts everytime I think about you. But I'm so glad your not suffering anymore. You had a fun filled life and did all the things you wanted to do. I made up a shrine for you in the entertainment center to remember all the good times.
Love the only and brother man- BB
jillane modeen
August 5, 2004
Joy
I wanted to let you know how much everyone truly loves you.
Everyone has been pitching in to help take care of mom for you.
I would like for you to know that both Mom and Uncle Bill are well taken care of. Kaisa the true angel that she is. Kaisa was wonderful enough to bring back the antique pig stool from arizona. Oh did we have a lot of laughs about that "one of a kind pig stool". I know you are running the show up there in heaven. Because you are a take charge kind of woman. Please give all the good people up there a big kiss from me. I will take to heart what you said to me about you coming back to haunt anyone that did you wrong.
July 24, 2004
Hey you up there! ohhhh how I miss you. Tonight there is a lightning storm (you already know that) and I just wonder what it must look like from your view. I'm sure it is more brilliant than I could ever imagine.
huh, not quite as brilliant as your red hair, I'm sure. I wish you were here, just for tonight. I hope you have not forgotten us. Hey Joy, send me some peace - I need it, now more than ever. I need my soul to settle. I want you to know that every time I look to the sky, I see you or hear you...deep inside of me. And I hurt.
Nick Studhalter
July 15, 2004
...just wanted to tell you how much I miss you Joy... I wish I could turn back time... you will always be a part of me...
Denver Turner
June 3, 2004
My Ray of Red Sunshine, It is been over 3 months since you left this world and started your new adventure. There hasn't been a day gone by where you haven't been in my thoughts. I've shed numerous tears in private thinking of you and all the JOY that you bought to my life.
Last weekend was Memorial day weekend and I was sitting by the pool, listening to some music...on came Sara McLauglin's - Angel and that got me to thinking of you. As I was crying it felt like you were right there with me.
There have been other incidents that have happened that are just to coincidental to not be you. Thank you for continually being here...to touch my heart in times of weakness. To guide me forward and to place a smile on my face. I still miss you more than these words can ever express.
My "Angel", I am so glad that you have now found the comfort and peace that you so eagerly sought for during your time here. I sometimes long to be with you, wondering what new and exciting places you're flying over today.
I love you Joy. Plain and Simple. I so much our long talks, silly fits of laughter and our ventures all over Phoenix.
Forever in my heart and mind.
XOXO
Denver
sabrina
June 3, 2004
joy....
i come here and read your guest book at least once a week. i think about you often and you are in my dreams a lot. you must want to make them exciting thats why you are always in them.
i just wish you were still here, and that we could have done all of the stuff and gone on all of those roadtrips that we talked about... but i always said i was busy. how dumb of me for saying another time or not this weekend i have something to do.
i look at the pictures that i have of you and the ones from the memorial service and i always start to cry. i miss you a lot joy.
k
May 29, 2004
Not a day passes that I do not think of you. Its a wonder to me, how many times you come into my thoughts on a daily basis and how often I cry. It has been just over 3 months since you left, and I'm still not okay. Nobodys passing has left ever left me feeling this way. Each day I realize more how much you meant to me, and how much I never realized it. Thank you for bringing me so much. Thank you for bringing so much to my family, a family that you were so much a part of, the wonderful, unsensored YOU! You were like another sister,another aunt,and another daughter. So much a part of me.
This Memorial Day I am honering you.
I love you and miss you every day.
Nick Studhalter
May 27, 2004
Dear Laura,
This is terrific, I just read your below message about the “Joy Modeen Scholarship” and just had to reply briefly. Last October I had the chance to visit your Toastmasters club together with Joy. It was Joy’s birthday and she presented a manual speech on her most memorable birthday experiences. Being an active Toastmaster myself, I was completely blown away by Joy’s stage presence and great sense of humor. Entertaining people was a true gift of Joy and she was excellent in it! As it looks I will be in the Phoenix area this coming November and I certainly would love to attend one of your meetings again!
At last, I would like to thank the Online Phoenicians Toastmasters for founding the “Joy Modeen Scholarship”!
Greetings from Switzerland
Nick
Laura K Smith
May 24, 2004
This story will appear in the Arizona Toastmasters Newsletter:
Online Phoenicians Toastmasters establish member scholarships.
There was the speech about the various states of disrepair of all the cars she ever owned. There was the speech about wanna-be Harley riders. There was the Joke-a-thon where she had to preface every joke with "I'm going to try and make it as clean as I can, but…." There was always laughter. There was always a smile. And there was always Joy!
Joy Modeen was an integral member of the Online Phoenicians from nearly the beginning of our club in mid 2003 until her untimely passing in February 2004. From the first moment of her Icebreaker speech, we could tell that Joy was aptly named. She was here to remind us to have fun and follow our passions…to find our own Joy! Her amazing ability to share herself without reservation is something that I personally still learn from everyday.
When we learned of Joy's death, there were many tears but there was also laughter at the many memories she had given us. The Online Phoenicians were committed to finding a way to preserve those memories. Through a generous gift from our parent company, The University of Phoenix, we established the Joy Modeen Scholarship.
The Joy Modeen Scholarship is for those members of the Online Phoenicians Toastmasters that have dedicated themselves to reaching their goals. Whether it is obtaining their CTM, their ATM, or other awards or serving as an Officer, or mentoring a fellow member, the recipients of the Joy Modeen Scholarship carry on the enthusiasm for Toastmasters that made Joy such a special member. Every six months, the Online Phoenicians will choose the 20 members that are most successfully progressing towards their goals. The Joy Modeen Scholarship will fund the renewal dues for these members so that they are able to continue their journey.
Although there can never be another Joy Modeen, we will remember her always as the spark that lights the fire to carry the Online Phoenicians into the future!
mh
May 8, 2004
hey beautiful-
i've been thinking about you a lot lately, i really miss you. i hope you know you're never far from my thoughts, and you're always in my heart. g'night, angel.
jillane modeen
May 7, 2004
Joy
I heard some songs on the radio last night. I thought of you right away the singers were Richard Marx, Aerosmith, Def Leppard, Creed, Matchbox 20, and Three Doors Down. Remembering the good times and the bad times. Oh how you made me cry last night thinking of all these songs. Kari and I shared some good stories about you the other day. When you, kari and I went to see the psychic/palm reader, then went to Sharkeys, and then to Gabbys. Oh how I miss those great times. The most memorable times I can think of are the rope swings. With Kaisa, Eddy, Jim, Chad, Cheri, Laura, Cheryl, James Flores, Larry, Shane Roche, Corey, Rob Fink, and the rest of the gang. Those were some wonderful times. The last time I talked to you on that saturday before the tragic accident. We had a good talk for 2 hours. I finally felt like we understood each other. But I did not get to tell you that I loved you and missed you. Nick and I have received your messages that you send to us-(The picture Kaisa bought me at Pier One Imports). Corey, Nick and I truly miss you. Corey comes over every other day to talk and visit. Corey sure does miss you alot. Corey's true love for you is really remarkable. I hope your having fun playing cards up there with Grandma Bessie and Grandpa Harley.
COREY, NICK AND I LOVE YOU WITH ALL OUR HEARTS
k
May 4, 2004
Miss you every day Hook.
JILLANE modeen
April 27, 2004
The Modeen Family would love to thank Kaisa Jackson and her family.
For all the love, prayers, respect, dedication, devotion, and hard work for helping with Joy's memorial service. Thank you all for the wonderful things you have done.
Hugs & Kisses from the Modeens
Jenn and Tim
April 7, 2004
Big Red--
Hey its your "cuz". Longville will never be the same without you walking through town. Who am I gonna play five Hundred with? Who am I going to watch that seventies show with? I will never forget all our fun summers at the lake. Like Wynnona sings no on else on earth, will ever be like you. Oh girl are we going to miss you. I am happy that you lived your life to the fullest. You rock and I knew you would rip it up in AZ! All our love Baby...
jillane modeen
March 29, 2004
The Modeen Family would like to thank Nicklaus for maintaining this online guest book. We appreciate all the wonderful things people have said about Joy. It is not too hard to understand why Joy had so many friends. Thank you all for taking such good care of Joy.
March 24, 2004
Joy, I check your book everyday.
At the top of the page I see "Guest Book for Joy Ann Modeen" and I stare at that. When will this all be real to me? I hope it never really is. Your always with me,
regardless if your here or there.
I just gotta tell you though, you've made a huge change in a lot of peoples lives. Good Job!
I love you
K
Vikki Burnham
March 23, 2004
Hey Sweetie,
This might be the last time I get to write to you, so I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate you coming in my dreams to tell me you're really, really ok and happy. You look so very beautiful and full of life! It's such a joy to see you (no pun intended, but hey!)! It's really nice to know you're keeping tabs on all of us.
Thanks for being you and bringing us so much happiness and good times. None of us will ever forget you and I know you know how very much we love you and miss you.
Cheers, Babydoll!
Miss Vik
K
March 16, 2004
Hey There Babe, Just another night that I'm thinking of you. I was at the pool today - the sun was bright and the breeze was cool. I can only imagine how wonderful it is where you are...1,000 times better!! I'm happy for you & I miss you. Enjoy yourself up there
I love you , K
jeff welsh
March 15, 2004
I miss you Joy, more than you will ever imagine i sit up nights wondering how maybe i could of been there for you, but its too late. J
Andrea Olufson
March 14, 2004
Joy, I always enjoyed talking to you on the phone and hearing about your new job and friends in Arizona. I always admired your great enthusiasm and love of adventure -- and there never was a dull moment when your were around.
laura wallace
March 8, 2004
Joyus
We met so long ago & have remained the best of friends. Some of the best times of my life were spent with you. What adventures we had!
(wonder twins activate)
You've touched so many of us with your bright spirit back home and in arizona. I know you will be watching over me. As my heart aches & tears fall. I will hear your laugh, smell your smoke & see your red flowing hair for the rest of my days. Miss you much babe!
Love your B/F/F
BLSC QUEEN
Love Laura Wallace
Jeffie Welsh
March 7, 2004
Joy, I have many memories of you too many to remeber to be exact but one thing I know is that you were one of my best friends through the good times and the bad times. I will always remeber you. You gave me inpiration when I needed it and made me laugh and cry. I know in my heart I will see you again, take care Joy your friend jeffie ps dont kick me with your cowboy boots anymore
Nick Studhalter
March 4, 2004
Friends Until The End
By Stef Knudsen
We used to talk
We used to laugh
We were best of friends
I though that’s how it would always be
You taught me so much
Told me exactly what to say
I wish it were still the same
But someday I know it will
Maybe not today
But we’ll meet up again
It won’t be long until I see your face
In Heaven that marvelous day
My Dear Joy,
I MISS YA… I MISS YA MUCH… my life has changed since your depart! Days seem colorless, fade and dull! Where has your smile gone, the smile which would brighten up even the darkest days? It takes an angel to do that, but you always made it happen! Every time I had a chance to be around you, it never got boring, you knew how to entertain us all! You provided us with amusing stories, how could I ever forget them!
Now you have been taken from us! Joy, you have given me so much, your spirit will live on forever!
I MISS MY ANGEL JOY, may you always be a part of me!
Your Nick from Switzerland
K
March 4, 2004
JOY, I MISS YOU EVERY DAY.I REALLY HOPE YOUR AT PEACE NOW, AND SIMPLY HAPPY. IN EVERYTHING LATLEY THERE IS A REMINDER OF YOU. AUTOMATICALLY, TEARS FILL MY EYES OR I JUST BURST OUT IN LAUGHTER. I THINK I MIGHT BE LOSING IT =). GAGE ASKED ME THE OTHER DAY "WHY DID IT HAVE TO BE JOY?" HE MISSES YOU TOO. HE TALKS ABOUT YOU ALOT. WE LOVE YOU HOOK.
K&G
PS.I GOT THE MESSSAGE ;)
Darin Martin
March 1, 2004
Joy, sweetheart, you were a vibrant light of the true essence of the word "Joy". You would give your last dollar to someone in need. You freely gave and didn't expect it back. (and sometimes weren't repaid by others who experienced your giving side) I have not deleted the email exchanges that we had at work. To me, they keep you around.
We'd go and shoot pool and have a few beers and everything was just so much fun with you. You were one of the guys and didn't care what others thought of you. You will be greatly missed by all of those that you touched with your smile and big heart.
I look at those pictures of you and it's so hard to believe you are gone from us. I know that your passing was for a reason. I know that you were doing something you loved in the last conscious moments of your life.
We should all be so lucky to be able to say we did that.
I love you, Joy.
Preston Donald
February 29, 2004
Joy,
You were the best training teacher ever! You were a good person to be around and you were always there to help and the only person I have met from Minnnisssotta who could turn that frown up side down. You had a great sense of humor and a great attitude and that is hard to find in this world you will be MISSED.
L. Martinez
February 28, 2004
Dear Joy,
I'm glad to have shared the few times we had together having a good laugh and sometimes venting a little. Thank you for touching my life and showing me how important one person can be to so many people. You will be missed very much in the halls of UOP. God Bless you.
Love, Lett
Heather Bauer
February 27, 2004
Joy,
I've been thinking so hard on what I should write here, but the truth is, I'm at a loss for words... You are a true friend and a Kick Ass Chick! You were always there when ever I needed someone to talk to, even if you didn't have time, you made the time for me. As I write this now, I still can't believe you are gone. You will be missed by so many of those you left behind, we will NEVER forget you. You brought light to dark days and I know you're watching over us now and will shine once again when we need it most. I love you chick and miss you so much!
Until we meet again...
Cheri Schaefer Christensen
February 27, 2004
To the Beautiful Big Red,
This is one of the hardest letters I've ever had to write. Joy I have known you for over 15 years and oh what a fun, wild 15 years they have been. I am so happy I have had the time I have had with you. I will never forget your laugh and smile. I will remember all the times weve shared at the cabin, the parties in the basement of your parents house and will never ever forget the ROPE SWINGS! May your spirit guide us all! Keep a eye out for the family!!! We will forever miss you and you will never be forgotten! Love you always!
Cheri
Betsy Cooper
February 27, 2004
You were always guaranteed a smile and a hug whenever Joy was around. My deepest sympathy goes out to all of her family and friends. She touched us all with her free spirit and will be truly missed.
February 26, 2004
Thank you EVERYONE for your kind words and prayers
Sabrina Bocchine
February 26, 2004
Here is a link to some pictures of Joys Memorial Service:
http://www.razorsedge.org/gallery/joymodeen
Mr. P
February 26, 2004
I had so many things I wished to write, poems and thoughts, all with much insight.
Truth be told, I’m at a loss for words, that I can not excuse away. If you knew me this does not happen every day. I can not help but pause….....
to think of this loss and realize that she’s gone, but I remember JOY LIVED!
Joy lived with a passion that most long to possess. She took it into herself and carried it through every facet of her life. She loved to learn and to pass it along to all that would listen. She was never one to back down from a challenge and she wouldn’t let you do it ether. Joy was always there with a smile on her face and if you didn’t have one, she’d give you hers to stand in its place.
She was a true friend indeed, always there to listen, to advice and, oh yes…. to criticize. If you needed an answer or an opinion of fact, you could always depend on Joy, as she was matter of fact. She called it as she saw it, with this you can rely… “If you wanted me to lie, you’ve asked the wrong guy” she’d say with a smile.
She touched us all in her own special way, but I will always remember the smiles she gave me for another day. While she is gone, she is not forgotten. She lives within us all now and forever.
Sue Ciebiera
February 25, 2004
Joy,
I really miss you (especially the middle-of-the-night phone calls.) I am so glad that I got to know you - you were such a unique person and I will remember you for the rest of my life. Thanks for not knowing the meaning of conformity and teaching me that life can be a great time -all you need is a BFM, lots of friends (and you have a lot!), an attitude that no one can beat down, mile-a-mintue conversation, a sense of humor about anything and everything, and a red-headed friend who fit her name perfectly. You're definitely someone I want to meet up with again - here's to the next party baby, keep 'em laughing till I get there.
Jon Kinchelow
February 25, 2004
Work just isn't the same without you Joy. I keep hoping that one day I'll walk in and see your smiling face. Every time I pass your old cube I can remember how much happiness and excitement you brought into this world. You are deeply missed by everyone here, and I know if there was anything that could be done to bring you back we would. You and your family have all of our deepest condolences. We miss you Joy.
Mike Clark
February 25, 2004
Very nice person and was always honest...Spark will be missed by everyone.
Vikki Burnham
February 25, 2004
Geez, Joy...I just got through reading through everyone else's entries and I'm trying really, really hard not to lose it at the thought of losing your physical self, because we all know we will always have your spirit to call on. I want to write something more substantial, but it's going to have to wait. See you this afternoon. Better get there early, Kiddo, cuz it's going to be SRO. :)
Love you, Babydoll!
Vikki
Thomas Cabernoch
February 25, 2004
Joy's loss comes as a shock to the people around her. I keep expecting to see her at work. My condolences to the family.
Antonio Maldonado
February 25, 2004
Joy,
I did not know you, but i can see that you are loved immensely by all that you came in contact with. To Joy's family and friends, May God be with you all and hold your hearts in such a time of need. Peace to you!
Wendy (co-worker)
February 25, 2004
I only knew you for a short time, but in that short time, you were a "Joy" to be with. I know you are now in a much better place.
Barbara Bustamante
February 25, 2004
"JOY" Beautiful Lady.
Today is the day...You will know how
very much you ARE loved!!! You rock girl!!! I will continue to strive to be a " grand soul" as you already are.
Watch over us JOY.
Miss you dearly My Friend ..
Carol Mann
February 25, 2004
To Joy's Family and Friends - Remember the good times - Loosing someone is never easy, but it makes you stronger. I too have lost my fiancee in death. I did not know Joy, but as a fellow employee with University of Phoenix, she will be missed.
RON CAPUTO
February 25, 2004
JOY,
YOU'VE TOUCH SO MANY LIVES IN SO MANY DIFFERENT WAYS. I'LL NEVER FORGET YOUR TIME HERE, AND I'M SURE WE'LL MEET AGAIN. YOU'LL BE IN MY THOUGHTS ALWAYS.
Co-Worker
February 25, 2004
I did not know Joy personally but send my deepest sympathy to the Modeen family, friends and all that were touched by Joy's life. May God bless, help you heal and keep you strong in your time of pain...
Tina Ngo
February 25, 2004
Joy,
I remember when I first met you. You were one of the trainers for my group. =) I never felt uncomfortable coming up to you and asking a ton of questions. I glad that I met you. You always had something cool to say whenever we would bump into each other. I'm also glad that I got to give you a hug before we left work that weekend. I know you're up there having a blast and keeping a watch out for us. My love goes out to you and your family.
With much love & respect,
Tina Ngo
Geoff Fuller
February 25, 2004
Big Red was a great teacher and supportive co-worker. She was extremly good at conveying complicated ideas and presenting them in a simple way. She will be missed.
My thought and prayers are with Joy and family. God Bless!
Keith Tarbi
February 25, 2004
Thank you, Joy for being an upbeat and positive influence to the workplace.
You will be truly missed by all of us.
Patrick Nagel
February 25, 2004
You will be missed. You brought true joy and happiness to many.
Joey Pappin
February 25, 2004
My thoughts are with Joy and her family. May you receive comfort in your loving memories.
Kelly OHiggins
February 25, 2004
Joy,
Thank you for all the smiles and happy thoughts through the time you were with us. From the moment you introduced yourself when I was in training, you were sweet and caring. You put your all into everything you did. We will miss you desperately. You will never be forgotten. Thanks for the smiles!
D Owen
February 24, 2004
You will be missed, Joy.
Co-Worker
February 24, 2004
Joy,
We will miss your feisty personality and your nothing is impossible attitude. It is still hard to believe that anyone so full of life could really be gone. However, the knowledge that you are in a better place will help ease your absence in our lives.
Hope de Bauche
February 24, 2004
Dearest Joy,
You were always a truly wonderful presence to encounter, how ever briefly it does not matter because the greatness of your personality was so striking to me! I have met so very many people in my life, I have watched them come and go. I can say without any doubt that you are one of the few of the greatest people I have ever met!
I will paint for you; in your honor I will paint my memory of you. I will be using a lot of bright red ;)
I will remember Joy!
Tim Coady
February 24, 2004
We were talking-about the love we all could share-when we find it
To try our best to hold it there-with our love
With our love-we could save the world-if they only knew.
Try to realise it's all within yourself
No-one else can make you change
And to see you're really only very small,
And life flows within you and without you.
When you've seen beyond yourself-then you may find, peace of mind,
Is waiting there-
And the time will come when you see
we're all one, and life flows on within you and without you.
-George Harrison
Penny Phillips
February 24, 2004
Joy will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her. She never met a stranger and was a friend to everyone she met. I know she was called home for a higher purpose. She has graduated from this "earth school" and is in a better place. I am so sorry for your loss. May the comforter grant you peace.
Sam Fernandez
February 24, 2004
Joy will be missed. The few times that I met her, I noticed so much positive energy and enthusiasm. Her loss is felt my many. My prayers go out to her family and close friends.
Joel Shipp
February 24, 2004
Play on, invisible harps, unto Love,
Whose way in heaven is aglow
At that hour when soft lights come and go,
Soft sweet music in the air above
And in the earth below.
Russell Brandon
February 24, 2004
I will never forget the day I met Big Red. We both started training at UOP on the same day. She became one of my best friends. She was such a kind person.
Joy, you are in my thoughts and prayers. You are a true friend who helped me through some troubling times. I will remember you always.
Greg Fries
February 24, 2004
Joy, I'm glad you touched my life. You will always be remembered.
Klaus Suglia
February 24, 2004
Joy,
I never had the chance to tell you how much you reminded me of my sister of who I lost also.
I'm going to remember you for the goals and dreams that you shared with me. I'm going to remember your fiesty attitude, and the pleasure I had in speaking with you about the Harley. I'm going to remember the sarcastic laugh you had and how you always cheered me up. I'm grateful to have known you. I hope you're kickin' up a storm in that better place. I'm glad you're at peace now and not sufferring anymore. Thank you for enriching my life.
I'll miss you Joy.
Teresa Parker
February 24, 2004
I am so sorry that you are gone. God bless your family and friends.
Tony Hudson
February 24, 2004
We all know that Joy is looking down on us as one of our angels.
Mary Holt
February 24, 2004
My heart felt sympathy
S. Patterson
February 24, 2004
Though I may not know her, she has touched a lot of people at UOP. My prayers are with the family and I pray that God will give each one strength to go one and live life to the fullest as Joy has done.
bob kane
February 24, 2004
may you rest in peace
David Charnock
February 24, 2004
Dear Joy,
To my friend and fellow Toastmaster: Words are not enough to express my deepest appreciation for who you are and were. I seldom remember a day when you were not at your best. Often, being at your best meant that those around you were caught in the grips of your contageous laughter or kind smile. You will not be forgotten.
Travis Waite
February 24, 2004
My sincere condolences over the loss of Joy. I hope you will find peace and comfort in the days ahead.
Phillip Alvarado
February 24, 2004
Joy
You will be missed by so many people. We shall cherish the memories and you will live in all of our hearts forever.
Farewell...until we meet again
...
Jesse Torres
February 24, 2004
Joy, you will always be remembered.
Dennis Myers
February 24, 2004
Dear Joy,
Thank you for being such a positive part of our life. We will miss you and never forget you. May Eternal Peace be with you always.
Regards,
Dennis
Jerry Nairn
February 24, 2004
Joy,
You faced all of life's challenges with hope and a sense of humor. I'm glad I had the chance to know you and be touched by that spirit.
Julio Gonzalez
February 24, 2004
We will miss you dearly Joy, you were always a friend!
Patricia Whorton
February 24, 2004
Joy
You lived your name to the fullest. You were a true JOY. I can not remember a time when your presence didn’t radiate the room when you entered. I learned so much about Harley Davidson motorcycle because of you.
You will be missed at our Toastmaster meetings. I know you are in a better place and I’m sure they don’t click you for “lip smacking” like we did at Toastmaster.
Patricia E. Whorton
President
Online Phoenician Toastmaster
Cindy Tandoc
February 24, 2004
I did not know you but I hope you are in a better place where you can have fun riding that Harley in the sky. You will be missed by many....
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