Joyce Loken Obituary

JOYCE LOKEN APRIL 16, 1914 - FEB 8, 2008 Joyce Loken passed away at Alexander Cohen Hospice House in Hughson. She is survived by her daughter, Loretta Carhart of Modesto; 2 grandchildren, Kym Wood of Ceres and Lenny Carhart of Ripon; 4 great-grandchildren. Preceded by her husband, Marvin Loken; sister, Louela Barkley of Washington DC and brother, Amos Flowers of Modesto. She volunteered with the Salvation Army's Brown Bag program and enjoyed cooking and gardening. Graveside: Friday, Feb 15 at 3:30 P.M., Ceres Memorial Park. Salas Brothers Funeral Chapel in charge of arrangements. www.modbee.com/obituaries

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Published by Modesto Bee on Feb. 13, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Joyce Loken

7 Entries

wanda azevedo

February 20, 2008

Kym,

I am so sorry for your loss. I know how much you loved your grandma, and how much you miss her. She was such a big part of your life. I also know you are a very strong woman that loves God with all your heart. He is always there for you to lean on. I am always here for you and Jenny. God bless:)

Wanda

Kerry Smith

February 19, 2008

So sorry to hear of your loss, Joyce was a wonderful person, so kind, loving and giving. May God's Blessing be with you all during this most difficult time, my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Kym Wood

February 16, 2008

JOYCE LOKEN

Joyce Loken was born at Mt. Vernon, Arkansas on April 16, 1914, to Cy and Rittie Flowers. She was the youngest of 4 children: Leslie, Louela and Amos.

She came to California with her husband Cletus Terry and daughter Loretta after W.W.II and worked at Tillie Lewis Cannery in Modesto until she retired. Following the Cletus' death, Joyce met Marvin Loken and on May 11, 1968, they were married.

Marvin and Joyce loved hunting and fishing together. They often traveled to remote locations to hunt for ducks or pheasant. They especially loved hanging out on the banks of the Delta/Mendota Canal fishing for catfish. As they traveled through the westside of the valley they would stop and glean fruit or vegetables from local farmers, then bring their "bounty" home to share with their neighbors and friends.

This "sharing of the bounty" translated into an opportunity to bring food to "shut-ins" when they began to work for the Salvation Army. With the Salvation Army's Brown Bag program Marvin and Joyce were able to go into people's home, minister to them and bring them a bag of food and a smile.

Marvin and Joyce enjoyed thirty years of marriage before Marvin's death in 1998.

Joyce was a kind, gentle woman. She was always willing to help when someone was in need. She enjoyed gardening, she loved roses and especially loved birds. Those who visited her might enjoy seeing the little pigeons which nested outside her backdoor each spring. She loved silly, animated gifts that made her laugh-out-loud. An statue of a cardinal sat near her favorite chair, and she loved to show her guests how the little red bird could sway and sing, "Groovin... on a Sunday afternoon." She loved her family and never let a holiday pass without baking cookies, fudge and her homemade rolls.

Joyce lived independently with the support of her daughter, Loretta and grandchildren until last November when she moved in to her grandaughter's home. Her health continued to decline and in December she was admitted in the Doctor's Hospital. After a struggle with infection and heart disease Joyce was diagnosed with cancer and, at the age of 93, died on Friday, February 8, 2008.

She is survived by her daughter, Loretta. Her grandchildren, Kym and Lenny, Lenny's wife Sandra and their children: Lauren, Dillion and Kristin and Kym's daughter, Jenny.

Erik Felt

February 15, 2008

I am sorry to hear of your loss. I had the opportunity of assisting Mr. & Mrs Loken in selling their former home (Jackellen Ln). Joyce was one of my most memorable clients I had the opportunity to work with. She made you feel as though you were family.(You just wanted to call her grandma.) Her warm heart and youthful spirit was inspiring! I am glad I had the opportunity to meet her. For the open houses we held - she would bake apples covered in cinnamon, brown sugar and butter - what a treat! Everytime I smell fresh baked apples or apple pie I think of Mrs. Loken.

My thoughts and prayers go out to you, she will be greatly missed.

BEVERLY HOBSON

February 13, 2008

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

BOB &BEVERLY HOBSON

February 13, 2008

JOYCE WAS A WONDERFUL PERSON AND ME AND MY FAMILY ALWAYS ENJOYED VISITING WITH HER; I DONT KNOW WHERE SHE FOUND THE ENERGY TO DO ALL THE FOOD DONATIONS.BUT SHE WAS TRULY GIFTED IN HELPING OTHERS
MAY GOD BE WITH HER FAMILY AT THIS TIME.
BOB AND BEVERLY HOBSON, CARMICHAEL CA

Kym Wood

February 13, 2008

Gramdma, I love you so much and miss you . I am thankful for the time that we spent together and for the life that you lived. I am a better person, I live a better life and I love deeper because of you. Kymmie

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