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Joyce Wolf Obituary

Joyce Jones Wolf Our dear Joyce was born June 4th, 1930 in Ogden, Utah and passed August 14th, 2020 in Tacoma. She had a wonderful 90 year life with family and friends. Joyce outlived her beloved 5 siblings and is survived by Sue Vincent, her lifelong companion, Kena Gaither her goddaughter, niece Lynn Jones Marzano and Jim her husband, their children Josh and Jason. Nieces Penny, Heidi, Nancy, Susie and nephew Michael Jones and all their families. She adored many dear friends who were like family to her, and her to them. Joyce was very close to her mother Bertha, and brother Gary, always loyal to them. She loved being a Tacoma girl; graduated from Stadium High School and then joined the US Army which transitioned into serving as a Civil Servant, encompassing an award winning 35 year career. In school and then for many adult years Joyce was an athlete, an avid sports enthusiast and played golf and softball. She went on to be a very accomplished coach leading her exceptional teams to league championships, regional and national tournaments. Coaching softball was her passion, and her love for her players. She coached them formidably through their seasons, travels and high level competition. They were the original "League of Their Own", such outstanding players, famous in our Tacoma area. They had a great time which created special memories and lifetime friendships. Joyce was full of life, fun loving and witty, loved her many dogs, was up for adventures traveling, camping, sports events, touring, and all the while laughing and having fun with her friends. A great listener and conversationalist, one you could go to for support. Joyce was our treasured family member and friend to all. She will be missed but not forgotten.

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Aug. 23, 2020.

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Elisa Roper

August 17, 2021

Joyce was a true sweetheart in every sense of the word but she was not a pushover either. She cared intensely for those she loved and was very witty. Heaven gained an angel a year ago and we are at a loss here on earth without her.

Larry Cragun

August 29, 2020

I remember my cousin. She was a strong woman.

Marion Saunders

August 24, 2020

I have known Joyce and her brother Gary since the 1960's when I was stationed at Fort Lewis.. She was a great and had many, many friends. She will be missed. Marion Saunders

Lisa Vazquez Roper

August 24, 2020

Joycie was kind and sweet, loved a good laugh and was a dear friend to me. She will be missed. Golfing in heaven now and forever young...

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