Robert Curtis Joy

Robert Curtis Joy, age 66, beloved husband, father, grandfather, son and brother, died at home in Wickenburg, AZ, Friday, August 27, 2004. Born in Holden, MO, he lived most of his life in Shawnee, KS. He earned his BA in Economics from Ottawa University, Ottawa, KS and after graduating, married Barbara Rogers Joy. Bob worked with his father, Curtis D. Joy in Real Estate investments for 25 years before moving to Arizona in 1985. He lived in Scottsdale, Paradise Valley and the Carefree/Cave Creek area before moving "furthur out" to Wickenburg in January 2004. A Christian all his life, he worshipped at Desert Hills Presbyterian Church, Black Mountain Community Church, and finally, First Presbyterian Church in Wickenburg. He is survived by Barbara, his wife of 44 years; his son, Curt Joy; his daughter, Kristen Joy Rehorn, son-in-law, Scott Rehorn, and two granddaughters, Kassie and Tatum Rehorn, of Arizona; his mother, Ruth Joy, and sister, Darlene Vaughn of Kansas. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, September 7, at Desert Hills Presbyterian Church in Carefree, AZ at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Black Mountain Community Church, P.O. Box 792, Carefree, AZ 85377 or Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower, Phoenix, AZ 85014-5356. (Arrangements: Messinger Pinnacle Peak Mortuary)