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BOTKIN, JOYCE O.
Joyce Ottke Botkin died on Sunday, July 17, 2005 at the age of 78. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA where she raised her children before moving to Boca Raton, FL and more recently, to Denver. Joyce began her career as a fashion model in the 1940's when she was one of Pittsburgh's top runway and print models. She married Dr. Robert Filcer Botkin, Chief of Orthopedics at Allegheny General Hospital, in 1950. Joyce was a charter member of the Steel Cities Region of the Sports Car Club of America and took top awards in the women's division at Watkins Glen, NY, and Sebring, FL, and other eastern seaboard track and rally races. Her primary lifelong passion was golf, a passion she passed on to her
children and grandchildren.
Joyce is dearly missed by her children
Leslie, Jeffrey, and Lisa, niece Jan, and by her grandchildren Kevin, Ben, and Connor. We love you Mom, you will live in our hearts forever. You gave us your soul, your zest, your philosophy, your life and your laughter. A celebration of Joyce's life will take place in Pittsburgh,
PA, at a later date. Memorials may be made in Joyce's name to the American Heart Association, 1280 S. Parker Rd., Denver, CO 80231.
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Jim & Nancy Ward & family
August 5, 2005
With our deepest sympathy
Candy London
August 1, 2005
My condolences to Leslie and her siblings on the passing of their mother. I remember meeting her once when I and other students were at their house to practice some routine for a gym class and also a swimming party I believe Leslie held one year. I did not realize she was a woman of such diversified talents until reading of her passing.
Mike Mitchell
August 1, 2005
With my deepest sympathy for Leslie, Jeff, Lisa and the grandchildren, may God bless you all and bring you peace.
Beth Wroblewski
July 31, 2005
Lisa, Leslie and Jeff, I am saddened by the passing of your dear mother. I will always have fond memories of her warmth, kindness and beauty. You were all so blessed to have her. I miss all of you. You have my deepest sympathy. Still in Pittsburgh. Love, Beth Bundy Wroblewki
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cheryl bundy-mitchell
July 31, 2005
dear leslie,jeff and lisa,im signing in for all the bundy family.im cheryl bundy mitchell and we want to exspress our deepest sympathy to all of you. lora, beth and i have so many fond memories of your mother and spending wonderful times at your home in oah hill farms.times now are difficult for us all having to say goodbye to parents,but having so much to cherish.i would very much like to be informed when the memorial service will be here in pgh.i live here as well as beth and will be looking for the time and date to come.sincerely, cheryl
bill zazwirsky
July 31, 2005
LES sorry to hear of your loss. DEE and I send our love. bill and dolores zazwirsky
shannon fish
July 28, 2005
hello i didnt know joyce either but i knew kevin from school i am sorry to hear of the passing of his grandmother and i send my deepest thoughts and wishes to his family!!!
Christa Terrock
July 27, 2005
Hello. I didn't know Joyce but I know Kevin. Just wanted to send Joy and Happiness to all of the family.
Kevin Botkin
July 24, 2005
Hello all. I was one of Joyce's grandsons. I just want to say that she will be missed by everyone, and to thank her for the bull-headedness she instilled in me.
Nancy & James Ward and Family
July 24, 2005
With our deepest sympathies.
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