Joyce Acker Tingley

Joyce Acker Tingley, age 84 of Ballard Washington, died peacefully in her home on June 28, 2017 surrounded by her children. Joyce was born Joyce Anne McCarty on November 25, 1932 in Sultan Washington. She spent most of her childhood in Monroe, and graduated from Snohomish High School in 1951. At an early age Joyce discovered a passion for music that would last a lifetime. She performed with the Lake Forest Park Presbyterian Church Choir, the Choir of the Sound and participated in musical theater productions at the Bothell Senior Center. Singing brought joy and happiness both to her and those fortunate enough to hear her, this was never truer than when she sang her signature song Skylark.

On April 28, 1951, Joyce married Bill Acker of Index WA. They raised three children and eventually settled in the town of Lake Forest Park. In 1969 Joyce began a career in early childhood and preschool education through Shoreline Community College. She taught for 27 years, imparting her love of learning and sense of community to generations of children and parents in Shoreline. In 1996 she retired, earning an accommodation from the Governor for her years of service to the people of Washington State. In 1995, at age 63, Joyce fulfilled her lifelong dream and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Antioch University. After retirement from teaching Joyce operated the Richmond Beach post office, becoming a fixture of the community. She was an active volunteer at the Assistance League of Bellingham, and, in her later years, remained active within her community in Ballard.

Joyce is survived by her daughter, Lori Heiberg, and her husband Tim of Lincoln City, Oregon, her son Tim Acker and his wife, Bev, of Stanwood, Washington and her son, Andy Acker and his partner JR of Honolulu, Hawaii, grandchildren Adam, Emily, Ally, Katy, Tim and Josh and great-grandchildren Ty, Laina and Violet.

Please join the family at a remembrance service and celebration of Joyce's life on

Saturday August 5 at 3:00 pm at the

Innis Arden Clubhouse located

at 1430 N.W. 188th Shoreline, WA.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests that donations be made to the Assistance League of Bellingham.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Seattle Times from Jul. 20 to Jul. 21, 2017.

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July 25, 2017

Dear "Heidman" family. I was trying so hard to read the return address she had sent as a Christmas Card to her cousin, Janet Heidman Moreau who passed away last Tuesday. Knew that Joyce must be still out there, joyful and wanted to maintain contacts with her mother's (Edna's) extended family. So sorry for your loss. The Heidman picnics were so special with one of the last at "little" Ed's at Birch Bay and one last one here at the Cabana in Skyline, Anacortes.

It would be sad to lose the Heidman connection.

Keep in touch.

Judy and Butch (Henry Heidman)

July 25, 2017

I originally met Joyce in 1982, when I started work at BioSonics, a company started by husband Bill 3-4 years earlier. Joyce was like a second mother to all of the many 22-25 year old employees trying to find their place in the company at the start, providing a lot of wisdom and guidance at a time that we sorely needed it! We spent a lot of time with Joyce and Bill over the following decade and we shared a great deal of fun together. We got to know Lori and Andy in those years and still stay in regular contact with Tim.

I wish blessings on the Acker family during this time of passing and extend thanks for all of the gifts you've given to me and my family over so many years.

Pat Nealson

Frank and Jennifer Kleyn

July 21, 2017

Joyce was an incredible neighbor and soul. She was so kind to us and our children. We always looked forward to talking with her when she worked in her yard or hosted neighborhood parties. Joyce had a zest for life and creativity. She'll be missed and remembered.

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