Joyce Kempa Obituary

Joyce (Gleason) Kempa, 78, of 926 2nd Ave. S.W., a retired accountant, died after a long illness Tuesday at Peace Hospice.
At her request, no services are planned. Cremation has taken place under the direction of O'Connor Funeral Home, with burial of ashes at Mount Olivet Cemetery.
Survivors include her husband of 43 years, Stanley Kempa; children Richard (Susan) of Salt Lake City, Utah, Dianne (Del) Luraas of Sun River, Connie (Doug) Bloom and John Bailey of Simms and Deborah Bailey (Mike Houseman) of Great Falls; sisters Bobby Jean (Frank) Crabtree of Cascade and Dolores Gorny of Lakeside; 13 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, Leon and Bertha Gleason; a sister, Darlene Gleason; and granddaughter Jennifer Bailey.
Joyce attended schools in Great Falls and graduated from Cascade High School. She worked for Music Service Electronic Distributors, Montana Block and Concrete Co., Slack's Cycle Sales (she enjoyed the many times Evel Knievel came to Great Falls), Alcorn Trailer City and the Great Falls Tribune Credit Union.
Joyce loved her family and her trips with her loving husband, Stan, and beloved sister, Dolores. She will be missed by everyone who knew her because of her quick smile and her love of life and all humanity.
In lieu of cards or flowers, please make any memorials to Peace Hospice, 1101 26th St. S., Great Falls, MT 59405, for their tremendous love and care shown and given to Joyce and her entire family.
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Published by Great Falls Tribune on Jun. 11, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Joyce Kempa

12 Entries

Fran Larkin

June 5, 2019

Mick and I could never ask for a more beautiful and caring friend in Joyce. She was lovely inside and out. Just want to let her five kids know that. Love to all.

Krissy Richardson

June 16, 2008

I'm so thankful I was able to see Joyce on my visit from Texas last summer and see her bright, sweet smile and hear her wonderful giggle once again. I remember Joyce taking Charla, Bucky, Sonja and I to movies or out to lunch and camping with Stan and Joyce and laughing all night. Great memories of all of us at the cabin on holidays. My Mike remembers golfing with Joyce and how much she loved her Calloway club. She will be sincerely missed, but her smile and heart will always be with me. Love, Mike, Krissy, Steven, and Sarah Richardson

John Kempa

June 15, 2008

Uncle Stanley I have the best memories of Aunt Joyce! Her smile, laugh and she would always say hello honey to Tootie and I when we would come over to the house. My sincere condolences…love ya…Johnny

The congregation at Calvary Chapel of Great Falls

June 13, 2008

Dear Stanley and Family,
We offer deepest sympathy as you mourn the passing of your wife, Joyce. May you be blessed with wonderful memories of happy times spent with her and may the loving comfort of the Lord, Jesus Christ, fill you hearts today and always.

Joan ODonnell

June 13, 2008

Stan and Family,
I am sorry to read about Joyce she was such a loving and caring neighbor she was always concerned and interested in what was going on in the ODonnells life always so kind to my boys always coming out to say hi and to give the boys a little treat Joyce and I would stand outside for hours watering our plants and talking up a storm I know she will be missed alot and will always be part of my memories while living in Great Falls. Thinking of you Joan& Boys

Terri fandrich ( kempa)

June 12, 2008

Stan and Family,
i have so many good memories of Joyce she taught me how to make some really good meals for Johnny when we were married.
i will miss her.

John Johnson

June 12, 2008

Dear Stan and family, I don't think you remember me but I used to work with Joyce at Slack's Cycle in the early 80's. Joyce was always such a kind and happy person and she was a positive influence in my life. Just wanted to say I'm sorry for your loss and I will remember her always. You are all in my prayers. Warm regards, John Johnson

JANICE & RANDY WENZEK

June 11, 2008

Joyce was the most caring, compassionate individuals I have ever known. Because of her kind and thoughtful ways I have been blessed with a husband of 26 years that Joyce introduce me to. Friends like Joyce come along once in a lifetime and I have the deepest regret of not seeing her during the past years. Joyce will be greatly missed, our love and prayers to all the family.

Larry Dorle

June 11, 2008

Although I haven't seen my Aunt Joyce in years, I have nothing but great memories of her. Boston Bruins hockey, Mustang Mach 1, and the many great Christmas and Birthday presents.
Sincerely your nephew,
Larry Dorle (Maplewood, MN.)

Mick and Fran Larkin

June 11, 2008

To Stan, Richard, Dianne, Connie, John, Debbie, Bobbie Jean, and Delores as well as all your families:
I knew Joyce to be one of the sweetest most faithful friends a person could have. She lived her life trying to be a good person and tolerated a great deal of pain in her heart for what she could not change or had control over. Friends like her are very hard to come by. My deepest regret is that I was unaware she was sick but lack of contact has to be my failure. She is going to be greatly missed by those she touched in her life. Our love, prayers and condolences to all of you.

ole Greenwood

June 11, 2008

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

Cathy Dorle

June 11, 2008

Aunt Joyce was one of the sweetest people to grace this earth. I never think of her without an image of that big, sincere smile. I'll never forget her passion for life and all the fun things it held. (I'm sure she's racing down the road in that Mustang somewhere right now!) I will always have great memories of my dear Aunt Joyce. The world is a better place having had her in it.

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