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1937
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2009
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Joyce Nice Obituary
Nice was born on June 23, 1937, to Alfred and Lorene (Washburn) Taylor in Omaha. She grew up in Omaha and graduated from Omaha Technical High School in 1954.
She married Jerry Nice Sr. on Jan. 28, 1956 in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. They made their home in Omaha during this time while she worked at Western Electric. She and Jerry moved to Malmo in 1969 and she stopped working to raise their family. When their youngest child started school, she began working at the Haven House in Wahoo. She worked there for almost 20 years.
She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; sisters, Gloria VanVoltenberg and Ardella Collins.
She is survived by sons and daughters in law, Jerry Nice Jr. and friend, Anne Noonan of Wahoo, Gary and Jodi Nice of Cedar Bluffs, Robert and Carmine Nice of Malmo, Scott and Dee Anne Nice of Mead; daughters and son-in-law, Paula Nice of Lincoln, Wendy and Robert Essay, Karen Nice and friend, Ann Coderko, all of Omaha, Tina Nice of Malmo; 13 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Alfred and Violet Taylor of Salmon, Idaho; sister and brother-in-law, JoAnn and Gerald Swanson of Omaha.
Funeral service will be held Tuesday, Sept. 8 at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Darwin Garton officiating. Interment will be at Edensburg Lutheran Cemetery at Malmo.
Visitation will be Monday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. with family greeting friends 6 to 8 p.m. all at Svoboda Funeral Home in Wahoo.
Pallbearers are Brian, Casey, Ryan, Scott Jr., and Bobby Nice and Ryan Watts.
Honorary bearers are Joey Essay, Terry Nice, Virgil Pff, Richard Nice, Larry Nice and Frank Gardner.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Svoboda Funeral Home of Wahoo is in charge of the arrangements.
Memories and Condolences
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kathy
September 14, 2009
To the Nice family,
During this time of mourning, I would like to express my sincere condolence at the loss of your loved one. May the thought that others are praying for the family help to ease your sorrow and give you courage, and strength to cope. Many words are expressed, yet we know God can and will express and provide to you and your family everything that is needed to care and sustain your hearts at this sad time. Isaiah 41:10,13. I have not met the family personally however I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to the family
September 7, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Lori (Angelo) Byerly
September 6, 2009
Our condolences to Mrs. Joyce Nice Family! Jim & I were sad to here Joyce had passed away. As kids growing up in the neighbor we both had fond memories of Joyce. I always thought she was so beautiful and had beautiful long hair.It seemed as kids,we were all at her house around dinner time. She was a great cook as well . I do remember a time when the whole neighborhood seemed to gather around they were having turtle soup for dinner!This was one of those times I passed on dinner! It was a memorable time , I will never forget! Joyce liked country music a song I heard her playing, on a record player years ago was Apartment #9 by Jerry Lee Lewis.I loved that song because it was one I heard her sing and it bought back memories. Joyce you are loved, Rest in Peace. Our Love, Jim and Lori Byerly
September 6, 2009
My family and I lived in Malmo,Ne for a short time in 1985. We got the opportunity to meet your family. I have a recipe from your mom that I have used for years and it is well loved by all who eat it. She invited us over for spaghetti one night and when she served the garlic bread, it was the best EVER! I have wondered about your family over the years and am thinking about you, in this time of loss.
Sincerely,
Connie Woodard
My husband at the time, Jerry, worked for Roberts Dairy. I also grew up with the daughter of one of your dad's friends, Al Schieffer. Tina used to come over to our house alot, and Karen (I think) used our pasture for her horse. Thought these things might jog your memory as to who I am!
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