Joyce Irene Lawrence
Oct. 31, 1932 ~ Feb. 11, 2024
Joyce Irene Lawrence beloved wife of John “Jack” passed away at Stettler on Feb. 11, 2024 at the age of 91 years.
Joyce was born in Drumheller, Alta. to Lily and French Morrison on Oct. 31, 1932. She attended Starland School, and Drumheller for high school, boarding at the dorm.
After graduation, Joyce worked at the CIBC in Delia. Jack and Joyce were married on Oct. 31, 1953.
Joyce loved to garden and growing flowers. She watered and spent many hours caring for the fir tree windbreak on the farm north of Springwater School. They are still a part of the landscape.
In 1971 they sold the farm and moved to Kelowna, B.C. where she grew more flowers and fruit trees. She loved watching the hummingbirds at her feeders, and so enjoyed listening to the prairie meadowlarks.
They moved to Red Deer in 2006 to be closer to family, and to Points West in Stettler in 2019.
She was a member of the Majestic/Farrell Lake Women’s Institute, Eastern Star and Royal Purple.
Joyce is survived by her husband Jack of 70 years; daughter Pat (Jim) Andersen; grandsons Jeff (Carla), and Colin (Heidi) great-grandchildren; Taylor (Billy), Tyler, Shallyn, Justin, Eric and Rheese; great-great-grandson Lincoln and Joyce’s twin brother Jack (Joan).
Joyce was predeceased by her son Ken; parents French and Lily and brothers Mike and Harry.
Card of Thanks
We wish to thank Dr. Bouwer and the caregivers at Points West in Stettler for looking after Mom. Your kindness has meant so much.
Because Mom had suffered a serious stroke in 2008, we kindly ask that any donations be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation – Alberta Division P.O. Box 2414 Toronto, Ont. M4P 1E4 or The Delia Cemetery c/o P.O. Box 344 Delia, Alta. T0J 0W0 or a charity of the donor’s choice.
A memorial to celebrate Joyce’s life will be held in the spring at Delia, Alta. Condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.stettler funeralhome.com. Stettler Funeral Home & Crematorium was entrusted with the care and funeral arrangements. For further information please call 403-742-3422.
