Joyce W. Houghton Halverson

Joyce W. Houghton Halverson 11/6/33 ~ 7/22/03  CASTLE GATE/WEST JORDAN /CLINTON, UTAH-Joyce passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 22, 2003, at her home in Clinton.  She was born and raised in Castle Gate, a daughter of Wilfred Houghton and Ellen (Helen) Nielson. Graduate of Carbon High School and St. Mark's School of Nursing. Joyce was a dedicated nurse for many years at St. Mark's, Cottonwood, and Pioneer Valley Hospitals. Nursing brought many opportunities into Joyce's life, including that of meeting her husband-to-be when he was a patient assigned to her care. Joyce married Eugene H. Halverson on September 23, 1955, in Castle Gate. Marriage later solemnized in the Ogden LDS Temple on November 23, 2002. Joyce was a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and faithfully served in many callings throughout her life. She died firm in her testimony of her Savior, Jesus Christ. Joyce devoted her life to her family. She was an exceptional wife and mother, and was especially proud of her grandchildren. She was very supportive of all their events and was always their biggest fan. Joyce always looked forward to the countless camping trips and reunions with many extended family members. The sorrow we feel at her death is eased by the joyful reunions we know she is having with many loved ones on the other side of the veil. Joyce is survived by her husband, Gene, Clinton; daughter, Diane (Jay Dee) Cahoon, Clinton; son, David, Salt Lake City; grandchildren, Tyler, Callie, Marcie, Trevor, Liz, Jakob Cahoon; Heather and Megan Overstreet. Brothers, Charles (Grace) Houghton, Vestal, New York; Kent (Diana) Houghton, Carbonville; Pat (Kathy) Houghton, Carbonville. Joyce's many nieces and nephews will also miss her very much. She is preceded in death by her parents; brother, William Houghton; sister, Sherron Boynton. The family wishes to express appreciation to the devoted staff at VistaCare Hospice, particularly Tami, Bruce, and Jeannie. Also Doctors Karren Christensen and Nelson Astle. A viewing will be held on Sat., July 26th, beginning at 10 a.m. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m., both at the Clinton 19th Ward LDS Chapel, 702 W. 1300 N., Clinton (Exit 338 from I-15). Interment Clinton Cemetery. Funeral Directors Broomhead Funeral Home, Riverton, UT.