Joyce Stende Obituary
Joyce Marie Bussman was born on January 17, 1941 to Ralph & Bertha Bussman in Beach, ND. As an infant she and her family moved to the family farm in Milnor, ND. She graduated from Milnor High School in 1959. Joyce attended State School of Science in Wahpeton, ND for 1 year. In 1961 Joyce was united in marriage to Roger Hom later divorcing in 1973. On October 29, 1990 Joyce was united in marriage to John Stende.
Before retiring in the 2000s she was employed for 35 years first for the post office in Forman, ND and then later she transferred to the Fargo post office. She enjoyed doing arts and crafts and was in involved in NARFE and was an active member of First Congregational United Church of Christ of Fargo.
Joyce is survived by her husband, John, West Fargo; daughter, LeaAnne (Gary Hamann) Hom; stepsons, John M. (Jodi) Stende & Donald B. (Elizabeth) Stende; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; two sisters, Janette Bjugstad – Rapid City, SD and Patricia (Mark) Benson, Arvilla, ND.
She was preceded death by her parents, Ralph & Bertha Bussman; and siblings, Sally Holm and Robert Bussman.
A memorial service will be held in the spring of 2026 at First Congregational United Church of Christ, Fargo, ND.
In lieu flowers, memorials are preferred to the Memory Café of the Red River Valley.
Private Interment: Fargo National Cemetery, Rural Harwood, North Dakota
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Gayle (Hom) Bond
February 6, 2026
Joyce (Bussman-Hom) Stende was a lady with confidence and forgiveness. She raised a wonderful daughter who I am fortunate to have as my neice. Even though Joyce and I were unable to have an ongoing relationship, I thought of her often. Her close friends and her family will miss her part in their lives. Rest In Peace Joyce.
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