Search by Name

Search by Name

Joyce Irene Oldfather

1931 - 2024

Joyce Irene Oldfather obituary, 1931-2024, Coralville, IA

BORN

1931

DIED

2024

FUNERAL HOME

East Lawn Palms Mortuary & Cemetery

5801 East Grant Road

Tucson, Arizona

Joyce Oldfather Obituary

Joyce Irene Peel Oldfather, passed away May 16th, 2024, age 93, at home in Coralville, Iowa. Joyce was born May 1st 1931 in Hornersville, Missouri to Clarence (Jack) Peel and Irene Tillman Peel. At the age of 5 her family moved to Marana Arizona. Joyce made her home in Marana/Tucson until retiring in Iowa.

Interment will be at 10:30 AM, Saturday, June 29th, 2024 at East Lawn Palms Cemetery, 5801 E Grant Rd, Tucson, AZ; where Joyce will be laid to rest next to husband Robert C. Oldfather. With a Celebration of Life to follow both services.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Arizona Daily Star from Jun. 13 to Jun. 24, 2024.

Memories and Condolences
for Joyce Oldfather

Not sure what to say?





4 Entries

Blanca

June 25, 2024

Blanca

June 25, 2024

Blanca

June 25, 2024

J Hayes

June 16, 2024

Mrs. Oldfather. My 5th grade teacher. We, her students, gave her a surprise birthday party and she cried. RIP, dear Mrs. Oldfather.

Showing 1 - 4 of 4 results

Make a Donation
in Joyce Oldfather's name

Memorial Events
for Joyce Oldfather

Jun

29

Interment

10:30 a.m.

East Lawn Palms Cemetery

5801 E Grant Rd, Tucson, AZ

Funeral services provided by:

East Lawn Palms Mortuary & Cemetery

5801 East Grant Road, Tucson, AZ 85712

How to support Joyce's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Joyce Oldfather's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more