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Joyce Woodward Obituary
She is survived by her loving husband George H. Woodward, Sons Robert and Joel Woodward, daughter Nancy Woodward Johnson, brother Steve L. Miller and sister Jill Slater.
Joyce was born in Brigham City, Utah to Mary Joyce Price and Les E. Miller in 1933. Joyce grew up in Ogden, Utah and worked along side, her father at the American Can Company, she was also employed by J.C. Penny in Ogden Utah. She attended Weber State College in Ogden Utah, and also Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, where she graduated in 1955 with a bachelors degree in education. George and Joyce were introduced by mutual friends on a blind date in 1959, and found that they had much in common. They were later married on June 26th, 1961 in the Salt Lake Temple. Joyce was a very active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, and served in many church callings which she enjoyed.
She was also a member of the Alpha Delta Kappa sorority and worked as an elementary school teacher at Hunter Lake school in Reno Nevada. She served a full time mission for the church education system along with her husband George in 2002. During her life time Joyce worked as an educator for the WCSD and also as a secretary for the LDS institute of religion.
Joyce enjoyed teaching piano and was an accomplished pianist. She impacted the lives of many and will be sorely missed by her friends and family.
A memorial service will be held in her honor at the LDS church on Galconda Way, on July 10th, 2010 commencing at 10:00 a.m. Following the service, a grave side ceremony will be held at the Mountain View Cemetery.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joyce Woodward
Steven and Cara Childs
July 16, 2010
George, Robert, Joel, and Nancy;
Although Joyce is gone, memories of her influence in my family's life will live on. I enjoyed her sense of humor even when I rebelled as a piano student. I still remember the way she would greet my wife and me as we entered the Institute as members of the University Ward (before we married). I really thought she was one of the most special people I have ever known. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Michael Miller
July 13, 2010
Dear George,Robert, Joel & Nancy,
I have a lot of choice memories of my cousin Joyce. Your family has been a great influence in my life. I have enjoyed the times together and the phone calls over the years to check in. George, yours and Joy's advice over the years I will always treasure. All of you will be in our thoughts and prayers. Claire sends her condolences also. Much love,
Mike & Claire Miller
Steve Miller
July 12, 2010
Well, Dee, im sure you are having a great time. Mom said that it was a wonderful place when she briefly visited almost 63 yers ago. Such a fine example you are to guide us through till we meet again. I sure am grateful that you are my "big" sis. Does this mean that Raggedy Ann and Andy are still waiting in the drawer?
I ve got a lot to live up to.
July 11, 2010
Dear Woodward family,
After hearing the passing of Sister Woodward, my heart and memories turn to the years of influential joy and love that she has given to all she came in contact with. I remember Sis. Woodward ALWAYS having a perpetual smile on her face, and a voice of happiness and laughter as she spoke to all. Her happiness was always infectious.
What a cherished woman she is!
All my love,
Lorena Childs Brown and Gary Brown
July 10, 2010
Sorry to hear of your lost of a special lady. Our prayers will be with you all in your time of sorrow. Mary Miller Larison (Cheyenne Wyoming)
July 10, 2010
Dear George and Family, I was so saddened today to hear about Joyce's passing. I had her on my mind all last week and was going to call and see when I could make her beautiful again. I'm sorry I didn't listen to that prompting. I feel so sad, but am grateful for the friendship that we had and the stories she would share, and the challenges she had with her health , but always seemed to pull through. It was her Faith in her Savior that kept her going. Such a marveleous example she was for me and a lot of people. I pray for you, that there will be comfort for you. Thank God that we know our purpose here on Earth, and that it's not the end.
Our love to all of you,
Jack and Laura Laramie
July 10, 2010
Dear Woodward Family: We just received word that Joyce passed away. We are so sorry for your loss. I have such fond memories of her being my secretary at the institute for many years. We wish we could be there for the funeral and pay our respects. We send our deepest sympathy to George and Nancy and Robert and Joel. We want you to know that we have such good memories of your family from our years in Reno. We will keep your family in our prayers. We send our love to you.
Ron and Erika Grover
July 9, 2010
Forever blessed to have been lucky enough to have her in my life.
Love and miss you,
Heather Miller
July 9, 2010
Dear George,
I am sorry to hear that the love of your life has passed away. But what a wonderful journey you must have had together. I know your family will be a great comfort.
Sincerely, Mae Schmaling Franco, CCHS class of '52.
Ethel Miller Wimmer
July 9, 2010
To the Woodwards. Joy will be missed by all that knew her. She was a a very special lady. She touch the life of many people. Our Prayers are with your family at this time.
July 8, 2010
Dear George and family,
Our family get-togethers just won't be the same. We will all miss Joyce so much. She was such a dear friend, and we always thought it was neat that we had the same name. We considered ourselves "kindred spirits." May the Lord comfort you in your sorrow.
Sister Forman - Church History Mission
Mark Slater
July 8, 2010
I will cherish every "Aunt Joy powered" hug. Aunt Joy defined how great humanity ,and pure kindness,should be shared. Stay strong Uncle George! You two shared a very admirable life. Keep her memory,pure love,and goodness going for us all.
John & Barbara Ansted
July 8, 2010
We are sorry for the loss of Aunt Joyce and regret we lived so far away that we have not had contact with her in recent years. Keep the faith and know that she knew Jesus Christ and because of this she will live forever and look forward to her joyous reunion with each of you when it is time.
Jeanette Foster
July 8, 2010
I will miss you Aunt Joyce. I love you so very much. And to Uncle George, Robert, Joel and Nancy and their families... my thoughts and prayers are with you. Take care..
Nora Bangerter
July 8, 2010
To the Woodward's, Miller's and Slater's;
Joyce will be missed, by all of us left behind, but what a reunion she is having with your parents, and my parents, and a few other relatives. May God walk with his arm around you all during this time and the days ahead. Love, Nora Miller Bangerter and family
Sara Topliff
July 8, 2010
We love and miss you so much. You were always an inspiration. Such a great Person. We love you. Les, Sara and Tatum Topliff (Idaho)
Steve & Sunadda Woodbury
July 8, 2010
To George, Robert, Joel, Nancy and all of Joyce's family, we are so sorry for your loss. We will miss her very much. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ralph & Debbie Musa
July 8, 2010
The Musa family will always remember Joyce for the kind encouraging words she gave us when we were in the midst of a life trial. A great example of our Saviors love, Joyce always thought of others first. Our love to the family.
Annette Houston
July 8, 2010
You will be sorely missed and wonderfully remembered. We love you!
Annette, Mark and Lily
Joanne & Rowland Oakes
July 8, 2010
We send our deepest sympathy to the Woodward family. Our prayers are with you at this time.
Jill
July 8, 2010
To the best big sister ever.. thanks for all the memories and always being there for me and my family.
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