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Joyce Spande Obituary
Joyce Spande
May 9, 2023
Joyce Spande, 83, passed away in Brea, California on May 9th. She is survived by her three children, Erik Spande, Kris (Mike) Spazafumo and Kai (Kaci) Spande and five grandchildren, Breanna, Roman and Sofia Spazafumo and Madison and Devon Spande.
Joyce earned her Master's in Music from UNI and taught Elementary Music in Cedar Falls for 26 years. Joyce inspired hundreds of students to love music and international cultures. She also led Junior Choir at St. John American Lutheran Church.
Joyce suffered from Parkinson's Disease and passed peacefully surrounded by her family.
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Heather
June 10, 2023
A lot of memories at Cedar Heights with Mrs. Spande!
Mike Powers
May 30, 2023
Mrs. Spande was my elementary music teacher in the late 80´s at Cedar Heights. She loved music! I remember her the most out of all of my school teachers. Her love of teaching music made her so memorable. My two sisters remembered her from Cedar Heights.
My condolences.
Bobbie jo Fereday
May 29, 2023
Joyce directed choir at StJohn I have many memories of her teaching what she loved I went to school with Kai I am sorry for your loss may she rest in peace
JeannLoger
May 29, 2023
Joyce had the most sincere smile and truly loved music, children, singing and teaching. What a beautiful lady.
Kim Law Tiedt
May 28, 2023
I fondly remember Mrs. Spande at Orchard Hill school more than 40 years ago as a student. She shared her love of music with enthusiasm & sparked a love for music in me that has stayed with me my whole life. My condolences in your loss!
Monica (Groomes) Winkowitsch
May 28, 2023
What a joy and a gift her life was!Her talent,energy,sparkle and her gift as a teacher
. A life well lived! She was a gifted teacher. She made a difference in the lives of many. Comfort, healing , strength and peace to her family at this difficult time.
jane Annett
May 28, 2023
Chris, I am so sorry to hear about your mom. I saw it in the courier. She was a lovely person and a joy to know and talk to. Enjoyed dinner with Chuck and Laurie at your home. May she rest in Paradise.
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