Joyce Weil Obituary
She is preceded in death by her parents, Kara Lucas Pratt and Kenneth Pratt, and her sisters, Kara Pratt Brewer and SueDee Pratt McClelland. Joyce is survived by her children and their spouses: John Weil (Coleen), Elaine Dorozynski (Mike), Helen Gallagher (Glenn), Mark Weil (Teresa), Anne Stephan (Bill), and Sara Cobb (Dennis), as well as ten grandchildren, six step grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She also leaves behind her siblings, JoAnn and John and dozens of nieces and nephews.
Joyce's career was marked by her dedication to teaching. She spent many years as a Special Education instructor to both children and adults. Her commitment to education extended beyond the classroom as she also tutored individuals of all ages.
In addition to her professional achievements, Joyce was involved in her community. She volunteered at Wellspring Women's Center and was an Associate of the Sisters of Social Service for 30 years, demonstrating her commitment to helping others. She was a devoted member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church.
A Mass in Joyce's honor will be held at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Carmichael on July 19th at 8:30 AM. She will be remembered for her commitment to education, service and faith.
There will be a graveside service for family members in the fall.
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Fr. Joe Moons, C.P.
July 18, 2024
My memory of Joyce was always her welcoming smile as she would come to attend the celebration of the Thursday Mass at Christ the King Passionist Retreat center.
She was always very positive and affirming. She will be missed by all of us. I celebrated the Mass in memory of her and for the family.
Sincerely in Christ,
Fr. Joe Moons, C.P.
Retreat Center Director
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Susan Scott
July 16, 2024
Joyce was my dear friend and confidant. We met at Christ the King Passionist Retreat Center. She used to come to events and knit! She seemed to me rather stern in those days, but as I got to know her I realized that she was not stern, but strong. We went to Mercy Center in Auburn for group oasis days. She introduced me to Christian Meditation and we talked about meditating a lot!
She taught to the end and one of her jobs was teaching young men who were working off community service obligations and attending classes to obtain a GED. Joyce was so dedicated to those intransigent young guys. She loved them so much and some were able to trust and love her back. She talked me into teaching parttime with her. But, while I had the heart for these young men, I didn´t have the strength that she did to persevere. At every mass she prayed for them-"our children".
I miss her every day, especially those Mondays that we shared in meditation or prayer group. She was such a faithful woman that I know she is sitting at Jesus´ feet, smiling her wonderful smile, and maybe knitting him a sweater!
God bless you, my dear friend.
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