Also on Wednesday, my sweet Grandma Joyce passed away. She had been fighting a long battle with cancer. She was such a wonderful lady and great example for me. She will always hold a special place in my heart. I love her so much and will miss her terribly and have a testimony that families are eternal and know I can see her again someday!
Joyce Slack Beckstrand
Joyce Slack Beckstrand 1931 ~ 2008 Joyce Slack Beckstrand, 77, of Meadow, Utah passed away Sept. 10, 2008 in the Fillmore Community Medical Center (FCMC) after a prolonged battle with breast cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family at the time of death.Joyce was born in Huntington Park, California, July 27, 1931 to Harold Eugene Slack and Kathryn Margaret Von Eich. She was raised and educated in California where she also met her husband, DeLyle Beckstrand, who was serving in the U.S. Navy. They were married in the St. George, Utah L.D.S. Temple on December 4, 1951. Joyce was active in the L.D.S. church and served in many teaching and leadership positions. Joyce and DeLyle served 18 months in the Alaska Anchorage Mission, four years in the Cove Fort Visitors' Center, and 18 months in the Florida Jacksonville Mission. Joyce was a very kind and compassionate woman with a great deal of love for others. She spent countless hours working with the L.D.S. Genealogy Name Extraction Program. She blessed the lives of many others who had the opportunity to listen to her beautiful singing voice. She was well-known for her beautiful quilts and handwork. Her children and grandchildren were her pride and joy. Joyce is survived by her husband, DeLyle, of Meadow, Utah; a daughter, Cynthia Joyce (Steve) Iverson, of Fillmore, Utah; sons Michael D (Jenneice) of Providence, Utah; James Earl (Tammy) of Meadow, Utah; and David Harold (Juliette) of Draper, Utah; a sister, Linda Fely of Huntington Beach, California; 15 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and a son, John Eric Beckstrand. A viewing for friends and family will be held Fri., September 12, 2008 from 6-8 p.m. and Sat., September 13, 2008 from 12 noon to 1 p.m. at the Meadow L.D.S. Ward Chapel. Funeral services will be held Sat., September 13, 2008 beginning at 1:30 p.m. in the Meadow L.D.S. Ward Chapel. Interment immediately following the services in the Meadow, Utah Cemetery under the care of Rasmussen Mortuary. Our heartfelt thanks to the medical and nursing staffs of FCMC. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the L.D.S. Missionary Fund.
5 comments:
Happy Anniversary!! I forgot you guys are only a year behind us. Sorry to hear about your grandma. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Sorry to hear about your Grandma. I know you were close to her. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I can't believe it has been 4 years. Amazing how time flies... It feels like yesterday that Brandon was marking your face with marker. Love and miss you Tons!! ( by the way you look great in the picture with your grandma!)
Happy Anniversary! I can't believe it has been four years. Time just keeps going.
Sorry to hear about your grandma. At least we have the gospel and know that you can see her again.
Happy Anniversary! I'm glad Nick is nice to you!!!!
I'm sorry about your Grandma, it is hard to lose loved ones. I'm glad you have a good perspective on things!
I read your post and just broke down in tears. It is so hard to lose a Grandma(there is a reason they are called GRAND). Our prayers and thoughts are with you. On a lighter note how have you put up with Nick so long J/K. Your guys are great together. Oh by the way you would be so proud of Carter when he was at our house the other day and sat down to eat hot dogs he was the one that reminded us to say the prayer it was so grown up and cute!!!!
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