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Joyce May Gough
1924 - 2013
Joyce May Gough
1924 - 2013
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BORN
1924
DIED
2013
Joyce Gough Obituary
Joyce passed away in her Lakewood home on June 22, with family nearby. She was 89. Her strong spirit, invincible character and faith in the Lord were ever present during her lifetime. Joyce married William Gough in 1948 and they had two sons, Stephen and Robert. She was a member of Trinity Methodist Church for 63 years and was a member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority and volunteered at Lakewood Regional Medical Center and Pan American Festival. Joyce worked at Mayfair High School in the Activities Office and as the Student Body Banker for 23 years. In addition, she started Cakes by Joyce for 30 years. She was preceded in death by her husband Bill and brother Raymond Hall of London, England. She leaves behind two sons, Stephen Gough (Cheryl) of Huntington Beach, CA and Robert Gough (Karen) of Seal Beach, CA. Other survivors are 3 granddaughters, Carissa Bible (Ryan), Kirsten Powers (Jeff), Kelley Gough; 2 grandsons, Kevin Gough, Jeff Stonger; 4 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Marlen Hall of London, England and cousin Rosemary (Bill) Wooldridge of Portsmouth, England. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, July 13th at Trinity Methodist Church located at 5730 South Street, Lakewood, CA. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Auxiliary Scholarship fund of Lakewood Regional Medical Center, 3700 East South Street Lakewood, CA 90712 or Trinity Methodist Church, 5730 South Street Lakewood, CA 90713. Please sign the guest book at www.luybenfamilyd-m.com
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Patti Mele-Krage
July 10, 2013
Robbie & Steve :-( Our Sincere Condolences ... Your Mother will be greatly missed ... especially :-) that Wonderful, Adorable Giggle she always used to have :-) not to mention her ALWAYS Lovely Lady-Like English Accent ... ESPECIALLY :-) for Keeping the Tree we all grew up in & loved so much :-)(dispite some of the boys (there were 45 of us your parents helped raise :-) breaking the bottom limb so we girls couldn't climb onto it :-) :-) :-) MUCH Love, MUCH Love, Forever & Always :-) Patti Mele-Krage & both Mele - Krage Clans (ie My Brother Bob & his son, & Jim & our 4 kids & granddaughter)
Kathleen & Ruben Sanchez
July 3, 2013
We loved Joyce's ever-present smile. She always looked beautiful, and had both inner & outer beauty. We shared lots of good times at Trinity, playing bunco & bingo.
Karen Eddington
July 3, 2013
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Chuck Rohe
July 2, 2013
Joyce was a wonderful, optimistic person, and a kind, caring neighbor for many years.
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Kathleen and Eddie Johnson
July 1, 2013
Joyce will be missed by all of us at Trinity UMC in particular the United Methodist Women with whom she was so active for so many years. Prayers for the family at their loss.
Rosemary Wooldridge
July 1, 2013
We have lost a very special cousin and will miss you more than words can say. We will always cherish the memories of our holidays with you in USA, and those when you visited us in Portsmouth and Penzance, Cornwall.
Loving hugs, Dearest Joyce.
Rosemary & Bill
Sidney Wilson
June 30, 2013
A great Lady who will be missed
Joyce with sons, Rob & Steve - 2012
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Joyce & Bill on June 12, 1948
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Joyce in 1947
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You lived your life to the full, Joyce ! So many memories together. Your beautiful smile and enthusiastic attitude will be missed. With love and blessings to all of Joyce's family from Isabelle Miller & Dee Kelley in Salem, Oregon.
Kathy Fuentes (Woods)
June 30, 2013
Sincere condolences to all family.
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