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Joyce passed away peacefully on April 26th, 2025 in White Bear Lake, MN.
Preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, David; parents, Joseph and Catherine Gruba; siblings, Betty Maley, John and Jack Gruba.
Joyce was a beloved wife and cherished mother, grandmother and great-grandmother to a loving family of twenty three. She will be forever missed by her children, Steven (Jinxiu Li) Potter, Keith (Dr. Barb Gibson) Potter, Lynne (William) Swanson, Curtis (Jeanine Chagnon) Potter, Nancy (Scott) Stankiewicz, Cheryl Baden, David (Kathleen) Potter; Grandchildren Lise, Danielle, Henry, Reid, Scottie, Hailey, Harry, Adam, Hobie, Lucy and Grayson; Great grandchildren, Averi, Maci, Claire, Amelia and Archie.
She will be remembered most for her ability to laugh and smile easily, her on going quest to always find a good bargain and her competitive edge that often showed up when playing cards.
Memorial service 2:00 PM Sunday, May 18th. (Visitation 1-2 PM) 515 Hwy 96 W Shoreview, MN
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