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Joyce WAGAR Obituary
WAGAR,
Joyce Eileen
(Steele)
(Age 81)
Joyce was born on October 7, 1935 in Haynes, ND, to Callistus Loyal Steele and Helen Louise Steele (Stevenson); she passed away on December 1, 2016, at home in Greenacres, WA. Joyce attended West Valley High School. She married Bruce Wagar on New Year's Eve, 1953, and was his partner in the training of race horses at Playfair. Joyce also loved to travel; found great pleasure in growing flowers and was "queen-cook" for every holiday. Joyce lived for and loved her family; she will be dearly missed. Joyce is survived by her husband, Bruce Wagar; son, Kevin Wagar (Kay) and family; daughter Annette Wagar; brothers, Royce Steele, Dean Steele, and their families; daughter-in-law, Doris Wagar; granddaughters, Wendy Applegate (Matt), Abbie Shepherd (Kyle) and Katie Sather (Josh), and four great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents; son, Michael Wagar; sister, May Ella Scarano; and brother, Ronald Steele. A memorial service will be held on December 16, 2016 at 2:00 PM at the Intersection Church, 905 N. McDonald Rd., Spokane Valley, WA. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice of Spokane, 121 S. Arthur, Spokane, WA 99202.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joyce WAGAR
Donna Hjort
December 5, 2020
She Was A GREAT Lady, Missed by Sooo Many, Love to Annie and Bruce on this Tough Day, ❤❤❤
December 27, 2016
Annette,Bruce,Kevin & the WAGAR family, I'm so very sorry to hear of the passing of Joyce. My heart is aching for the loss & pain you are all feeling. we have another guardian ANGEL watching over us all. Mary,Randy&Trevor Mort
Terri Briley
December 16, 2016
So sorry for your loss.The Briley Family
What a dear sweet lady! She'll be so missed! I'm so sorry, Grandpa Bruce, Annette, Katie, Kevin, Mom and all the Wagar family. She loved you all!
Debbie
December 15, 2016
Jacquie Geller/Johnson
December 14, 2016
RIP sweet lady. I have many wonderful memories to cherish. Condolences to your family, you will live forever in their hearts.
Carol Motschenbacher
December 14, 2016
Dear Bruce and family. Terry and I are so sorry to hear of Joyce's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
December 12, 2016
Bruce, Kevin and Kaye. We are so sorry for your loss.
Bruce Walter
Claudette Mills
Jane Freeman
December 12, 2016
R.I.P. Joyce
Abbie Shepard
December 12, 2016
Oh Grandma where do I start. You were my buddy my whole childhood all our many shopping dates and rides in the van you would let me play whatever music I wanted! I will always remember your laugh as I flared my nose really fast!the constantly laughing as I made you say soup or wash! I will miss you so much Grandma and all the fun times we had! You were greatest person of all and No one will ever take your place! I love you so much give dad a hug for me! See again one day! Love you always and forever. Abbie
December 11, 2016
The Scarano's
December 11, 2016
Dear Bruce and Annie, I am so Sad and Sorry for the pain you must be in losing the love of your lives. It's never easy, but, It will get a little better in time. Loved her, She was always a funny, and right to the point lady, Which I truly admired. Will be missed by everyone who had the pleasure to know her. Take care of each other, Lo
ve Donna
Michael Teague
December 11, 2016
A varied mosaic of wonderful experiences color my many favorite memories of Christmas Eve traditions in the Wagar home. Years of gift exchanges, laughter and fun; each year unique although all reined over by Joyce in her favorite chair.
December 11, 2016
i dont know how to go on without you .... you were my world and mine yours .... oh mom help me threw this
Kent Brooks
December 11, 2016
Dear family and friends,
Joyce's spirit and sense of humor were second to none. We are all blessed to have had her in our lives. May she rest in peace.
December 11, 2016
Annette,Bruce, Kevin and all of the Wagar family. Your mother, wife was a great lady. We will always remember her beautiful face along with the wonderful memories we share. Big hugs to all of you. May she rest in peace.
Love John & Lorri Kilduff(Helt) and Randy Helt.
December 11, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. Joyce will be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family. Darlene Larson
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