Catherine Joy (Kinneer) Koontz

To Jim and family. We to greatly miss Joy. We traveled with them many times
and once survived a near plan crash in Hartford Conn. We greatly miss
seeing both of them and hope to see Jim this summer. Many great times together
and still miss Joy.
Love to All
Pat & Dick Whipple

Joy and Jim and their family will be remembered in our prayers. Joy will be missed.

A special friend

I knew Joy as a client at European Esthetics in Peterborough,NH where I worked as the Receptionist. We became friendly when we realized we both had lived in Birmingham, Michigan at around the same time. I was a child in school and Joy was a mother with children. She was always so happy to see us all when she would come in for a service. She always had a smile for me and loved to chit chat about the old days in Birmingham. She had a kind spirit about her and truly cared about what you were saying. I am deeply saddened by her passing but grateful that I got to know her.

Dear Jim and family - We are so sorry to learn of Joy's passing and extend our most heartfelt sympathy to you all. Always a woman of poise, grace, charm and elegance, we will remember Joy for the kind, generous, beautiful soul that she was. We are fortunate to have known her and to have shared her company. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Samantha and Stefan Wilhelm.

My prayers are with you. Joy offered much and her smile brightened the world.

It is with great sadness that we found out today of Joy's passing. She was a very kind beautiful person that we will always remember. Jim, so sorry for your loss. Bill and Maryann Lauterbach

Dearest Joy
The news of your passing strikes as unreal. It is in such contrast to your beautiful personality and joyful spirit. Thank you for your kindness, generosity, wisdom and so much more. It has been a great privilege to have been your daughter-in-law and share important life events. You touched our lives in many beautiful ways and led by example. You will always continue to do so. Thank you for being such a fantastic grandmother. James absolutely adores you. My deepest condolences to the entire family. I cannot begin to imagine the grief and sorrow. My prayers and thoughts are with you.

We are so saddened to learn of Joy's passing. Thoughts of Joy and make us smile. Joy was a beautiful and kind woman. She was always supportive and generous with her time and so very caring.

To Jim and family, we send you our love and prayers and our deepest sympathy, Hal and Barbara Berntsen

Joy was one of the nicest persons I had the pleasure of meeting while working at the Thorne Sagendorph Art gallery at Keene State college. She was an inspiring leader of the "Friends of the Thorne" and brought her Famous Artists Come to Schools" to the Keene Area through the Friends of the Thorne. I know she was so happy to be finally able to move to Boston and be near family. She was an inspiration to me and will be greatly missed.

Maureen Ahern, retired Director of the Thorne Sagendorph Art gallery.

I cant really express how sad I am to hear about Joy. I will cherish the hugs and kind words we shared before you departed for Boston forever. Thinking of you Jim

We are very sorry to hear of Joy's passing.

On one of our trips from Palm Springs we ended up taking down 900 feet of
trees on our return flight, landing in Hartford Con. The paper said we should
have been a black spot on the run way. We survived and 2 days later I was on a flight to Detroit. I don't have the news paper article with me in Florida but I
believe that was in 1995. I remember we were in the seat number of the date
(22) and when we went down the exit shut or slide we all were safe. I believe
to this day Joy's faith in God had a lot to do with our survival.

Pat & I traveled with Jim & Joy too Europe & many different states in the us. Joy will be missed by all who new or came in contact with her. GREAT PERSON. We have photos to share and when I get back from Florida I will dig them out,
GREAT PEOPLE. To Jim so sorry for your loss.>
Warm Regards
Dick & Pat

To our beloved and unforgettable Joy,
Elegant, smart, joyful, sweet, tender, affectionate Joy,
She made me discover and love America in 1973...I was just eighteen...
She loved and still loves Paris, and Paris loved and still loves her.

She for ever remains in our lives and our hearts.

Anne, Franck, Alexandra & Emmanuelle Arnould
and the Azémar Family: Denise my mother, Patricia, Christine my sisters

joy and Jim were always so kind to me, both as a child and as an adult. In recent years, I would Stop up for a drink when in Keene with my partner, and they always welcomed us with such open arms. What a wonderful woman and what a loss.
Best,
Elayne Tobin

It is with much sadden heart that this moment has been placed upon us and we, our Entire Family convey to the Koontz Family our deepest love and condolences to you each.

Dear Koontz Family,

My heart and prayers are with you all. I am grateful I was included in so many fun and festive Koontz family dinners and outings. Joys love of her family was beautiful and she included Me always with a warm open heart. I felt so welcome all the time. She was lovely and kind and generous and she will be missed. But her light shines in each Koontz and her legacy of love lives on with all of you.

Love,

Sally Vail

It is with much sadden heart that this moment has been placed upon us and we, our Entire Family convey to the Koontz Family our deepest love and condolences to you each.

The Gately Family and Staff wish to express our sincere sympathy to you. It is our hope that we may be able to make a difficult time more bearable. Please feel free to call on us at anytime as we are always available to you.

Oh my heart is heavy for the entire Koontz family, hugs and love to you all at this very difficult time. I was so pleased I got to visit with Joy last October, a true lady and beautiful spirit.